GREEN TURTLE INN
81219 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-2006
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fish stored in handwashing sink
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
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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/
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
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent connection of gas line to the MFDV.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of hot pads
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink is covered by cutting board
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw beef over raw pork in stand up unit. not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Met inspection standards. 6 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, covered by cutting board and clean utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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.
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.
Triple sink stored and drain board below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
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.