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TURTLE ISLAND BAR & GRILL

847 ROOSEVELT BLVD · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3586436
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10830420
DBPR license6218686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#1High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 2 large flies in kitchen, 1 landed on plate, plate as taken to dish area to be washed, 4 small flies in corner of upstairs bar where syrup boxes are **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#2Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.