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LAZY TURTLE RIVERFRONT

4445 DIXIE HWY · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336181
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355439
DBPR license1506551

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 40 small flying insects in bar area, operator and staff found issue in bucket underneath and addressed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over ready-to-eat bread. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico (48F – Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F – Cold Holding); crab mix (52F – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (48F – Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F – Cold Holding); raw salmon feta cheese (53F – Cold Holding); crab mix (52F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#17Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#18Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening, milk, fish dip

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Cutting boards stained, soda nozzle holsters in bars with mildew like substance **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can next to reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins in bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling damaged, heat lamp starting to fall

#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired, left standing fridge in sushi area operator emptied and ordered new one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets on standing reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water, due to missing tiles in warehouse washing area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Hood filters dirty, gaskets on cookline drawers with excessive food debris, sides of ice bins in bars with sticky substance and mold-like substance, Excessive food debris on top of flour bins,

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cookline **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on cookline **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar, ones one's on cook line unreadable **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment, plumbing disconnected and not functional. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Standing Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered, ice cream, lava cakes in reach-in freezer. Rice flour on cookline, coconut in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.