TURTLE ISLAND BAR & GRILL
847 ROOSEVELT BLVD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 flies observed on soiled bus tub in warewashing area. 10 flies in the corner of the upstairs bar next to POS system. 7 were killed and the area sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters above containers of sauce and half and half in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee stocked with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open and flies observed. Operator closed back door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.