GREEN TURTLE
5224 S BRIDGE ST, Tampa FL 33611 · 954-439-4528
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance around ice chute inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
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 16 portions of thawed shrimp still sealed in packaging stating that fish to be removed to thaw at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food storage containers stored on shelf in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical cleaners stored on shelf with metal food trays at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in the kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water container in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator removed container during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored on top of dish machine at time of inspection.
Nitrogen tanks not adequately secured. Observed two large tanks not secured next to ice machine at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand wash sink on cooks line near beer cooler during inspection. Operator moved scrubber
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Observed unlabeled spray bottle on top of dish machine during inspection - Observed unlabeled bottle on hand wash sink in prep room near dish machine during inspection
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 5-1lbs bags of cubed tuna on thaw rack in walk in cooler still sealed in bag. Spoke with operator about proper way to thaw fish. Package had instructions to remove fish from packaging before thawing. Operator disposed of thawed product during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/day dots adhesive on clean food containers during inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink at time of inspection. Operator hung mop
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining on cutting boards located on cooked line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unmarked bottle with clear liquid. Operator disposed of bottle during inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados with labels stored in same pan as sliced tomatoe. Operator had employee clean avocados during inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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