THIRSTY TURTLE SEAGRILL & MARKET
2825 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34953 · 3447774
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 51f cold holding, tomatoes sliced 51f cold holding,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016034864 | May 31, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Heavy whipping cream.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream. Milk in walk in cooler. Dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can slicer. Placed in sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Yellowfin tuna on main menu. Employees are actively placing asterisk.
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Sink at dish pit area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee and water bottle in beer cooler. GM placed in container with label.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. November pile. GM reordered tags by date.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Ceviche on Specials menu. Employee placed asterisk on all menus.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while starting to prepare food on cook line. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Frozen items in walk in freezer. GM removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan near prep area is dusty.
Aug 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clams tags not marked with last date served. For some observed for June and July months.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bain Marie cooler.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Found at 200 ppm.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 salmon and 10 tuna thawed.
Clams tags not marked with last date served. For some observed for June and July months.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tab.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid at bar. Manager labeled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. 7 salmon and 10 tuna thawed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Table with slicer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bain Marie cooler.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in ROP. Thawed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler haddock raw 50F cold holding, raw shrimp 58F cold holding, raw chicken 47F cold holding, seafood mix 53F cold holding. Determined items were in cooler for less than 2 1/2 hours. Manager removed all items and placed in another cooler to rapid chill. Rechecked haddock 43F cold holding, raw chicken 41F cold holding, seafood mix 43F cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigot at server station.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small reach in cooler with seafood. Ambient temp reads 60F. All items have been removed by Manager until serviced.
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. Tuna 4 pieces. Manager educated staff. Manager discarded.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream freezer next to prep sink.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cold make table.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil ripped shelf under where slicer is stored.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold made table. Manager removed water.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Reading 0ppm. Primed and rechecked now 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp over mushrooms in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings found at 85f. In fryer basket. Manager stated they have been there for less than 1 hour. Advised to reheat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishwasher hand sink Used to Store metal scrubbers. Manager removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink next to 3CS draining onto floor
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in bar area soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish area had pans in it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in prep area
Employee cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink in dishpit area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in kitchen
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over prep table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara and French onion soup marked more than 7 days manager disposed
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara and French onion soup manager disposed of products
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 51f cold holding, tomatoes sliced 51f cold holding,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over bag in a box
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. On cooks line, manager had in office, educate on keeping tags with products.
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/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as a dump sink
Some Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fans in walk in cooler/ freezer
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. Packaged fish tuna and salmon was pulled earlier in day. Cook sliced open
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on top of prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce in walk in freezer
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On sandwich cooks unit
Stored food not covered. In coolers
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over washed and Rte food products
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.