LAZY TURTLE RIVERFRONT
4445 DIXIE HWY · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found one in kitchen. Operator killed it. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Nozzle resting in bin with no backflow device. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dishwasher blocked by hand truck. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line no towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Nate on cook line stated he has food handler training but not on him, Heather requires training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in small make table no date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink near dishwasher has no hot water, facet just spins. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Lime scale build up bottom of dish machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table cook line, moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers outside torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 1/2" gap at back door in kitchen.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near two door reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tile missing on cook line at stove.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken tiles in men's and ladies room back wall. Dish machine wall broken tiles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Small make table on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old label paper. Moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both lids on dumpster are open. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:21 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.