TURTLE SHACK CAFE
101 PALM HARBOR PKWY 123 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137
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
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook take a plate to dish and come back to line and attempt to put gloves on. Addressed immediately and cook washed his hands then put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 44F, pasta salad 44F.
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff do not have and training.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold on sides of inside.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cook line has grease. Floor through out kitchen prep room has debris all over it.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops were on top of soda boxes. Person in charge removed scoops to dish room. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour lid is soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. French and sweet potatoes thawing at room temperature. Still mostly frozen. Person in charge pet back into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:55 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.