THIRSTY TURTLE JENSEN
1897 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957
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 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium at time of inspection to 400 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink completely inaccessible/ blocked by storage cart **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label near soda closet manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep counter in kitchen **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At back kitchen ice machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:58 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.