TURTLE ISLAND BAR AND 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 3
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Hot dogs in reach in cooler have white mold -like substance **Warning**
08A-13-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken in reach in cooler over meatballs, operator discarded meatballs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler – sliced Swiss chees (52F – Cold Holding), pan overfilled, moved to freezer. Recheck 37F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Cutting board at lift top cooler **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian H. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms taken from box, not washed before breading and cooking. Operator states they are prewashed, per supplier, they have black debris. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both coolers **Warning**
08B-60-4Basic – Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation/ service . Server took food out of window of MFDV and took uncovered food to customers in tiki bar, food not covered. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:53 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.