GREEN TURTLE TAVERN
14 S THIRD ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.321.2324
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
JAN 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has grill and small flip top reach in cooler behind establishment next to stage. Area is covered with pop up tent cover. No handwash sink outside. Plans on file do not show any type of cooking area outside.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of pineapple juice behind bar dented along side.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee filled sanitizer bucket and ran machine couple times but no change. Three compartment sink will need to be used till dish machine is fixed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to handwash sink in kitchen area, bottle of fruit fly killer, baby oil and soap next to cocktail syrup and sugar. Employee moved chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at bar. Employee stocked.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has grill and small flip top reach in cooler behind establishment next to stage. Area is covered with pop up tent cover. No handwash sink outside. Plans on file do not show any type of cooking area outside.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at bar. Employee stocked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at bar and three spray bottles at three compartment sink with yellow liquid not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three ice buckets in kitchen not inverted. Employee filled and stored inverted on tray.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in indoor and outdoor bathroom.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, one bag- in- box soda on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in indoor bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outdoor coolers fan cover soiled with dust build up.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen next to single use items and wine. Chemical moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White ice deflector for outside ice machine. Person in Charge states will clean today.
No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored below mop sink in kitchen not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two blue tanks near outside ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on receptacle for unisex restroom near front bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper single use cups stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen. Cups inverted.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Selden expired 07-27-22
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored hanging near handsink Clear substances and blue substances
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen
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.