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THIRSTY TURTLE

13981 US HWY 1 · JUNO BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33408

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3702226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740701
DBPR license6010289

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in three door cooler by three compartment sink: stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees numerous times wiping gloved hands on visibly spiked towels and continued to cook foods; manager educated ; employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (57F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding); in last cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clams tags not marked with last date served- some tags

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F – Cooling)at 11:30 since to 53 at 12:00 10:00; in last cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored properly at cook line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.