LA TORTUGA VERDE
4938 US HIGHWAY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a bag of cooked rice in direct contact with a carry out bag, owner moved to a container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of Lysol cans next to sauce on the bottom shelf, owner moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays on a shelve that were not inverted or protected, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.