TURTLE BEACH GRILL
8865 MIDNIGHT PASS RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242
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 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed bacon on top shelf in walk in cooler over lettuce, herbs, and scallions. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
05-15-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature.Observed broken thermometer in walk in cooler.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed plan for manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed and employees signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed unsecured tank in closet near dish machine.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in front of dish machine.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed slow water draining g in hand sink next to dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:49 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.