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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects 3 in kitchen area and 1 behind bar.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator is open and operating with an expired license as of 6/1/2026. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw tuna bearing thawing method instructions not properly thawed.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has build up. Operator took to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine deflector plate soiled with build up.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of dishwasher has build up.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above triple sink area. Operator in the process of getting ductwork.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed cups near soda station wet nesting.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior back door that shines light through.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna bearing thawing method instructions not properly thawed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:21 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.