THIRSTY TURTLE JENSEN
1897 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 7722618436
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings Sitting in fryer basket at 123F - Hot Holding
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed several Employees begin working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands after entering back door to start work Advised employees to wash hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over crab meat mix not commercially packaged Removed at time of inspection
Handwash sink not accessible blocked by food prep cart in back kitchen
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed commercially processed cakes removed from original packaging and stored inside seafood container not properly labeled Operator removed
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Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink with sanitizer
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink with sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter milk sitting on food prep counter in metal panic at 57F (Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Operator placed food on ice to quick chill Observed raw shrimp thawing inside metal conceited in prep sink at 57-74F food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes operator placed food inside cooler to drink back to temperature
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings Sitting in fryer basket at 123F - Hot Holding
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw beef thawing inside hand wash sink in back kitchen prep area
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw shrimp thawing inside metal container in prep sink under running water at 57-74F food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes operator placed food inside cooler to bring back to temperature
Observed Employees drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area Back kitchen and dish pit while prepping and handling clean equipment
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. operator set up triple sink with quaternary ammonium at time of inspection to 400 ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed opened conch chowder dat marked/ made on 7/15, items exceed 7 days after opening/ preparation. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink completely inaccessible/ blocked by storage cart
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label near soda closet manager labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep counter in kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At back kitchen ice machine. Manager removed
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg yolk mix at 50F- cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items were removed from reach in cooler and out of temperature for approximately 30minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer at front bar area. Operator labeled items properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags over soda boxes at hallway storage area. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on drying rack at back dish pit area. Operator stored items properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.