Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BLUE TURTLE

139 W MARION AVE · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2806716
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6621593
DBPR license1801905

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 25, 2018 4:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 26, 2018 9:38 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1-7 lb. can of chili sauce and 1-6 lb. can of plum tomatoes at prep area at the 2nd floor. Operator removed and segregated to return to vendor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 soft droppings on top of dish machine. Operator cleaned and removed the rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-20-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed at prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.