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GREEN TURTLE INN

81219 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-2006

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5453243
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish stored in handwashing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wing not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked pork not date marked cold holding in standup unit
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent connection of gas line to the MFDV.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of hot pads
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink is covered by cutting board
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw beef over raw pork in stand up unit. not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High priority/08A-20-5
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, covered by cutting board and clean utensils.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Stand up freezer holding onion rings, French fries, hot dogs is stored outside of the MFDV in an open air environment. Refrigerated unit must be moved inside or discontinued use.
Basic/08B-42-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork and shrimp in double door standup cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Triple sink stored and drain board below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Basic/24-28-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.