TURTLE BEACH GRILL
8865 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, Sarasota FL 34242
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
DEC 23
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FEB 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 1lb. Strawberries in Walkin Cooler moldy. Manager discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook wash hands less than 5 seconds.
Employee washed hands with cold water.Cook washed hands without hot water.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding chili 94F, soup 96F, cook reheated to above 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in dish machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.Observed thawed tuna not cut or removed from packaging. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed water in hand sink by dish machine slow draining. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Water draining onto floor surface.Observed from trap under hand walk sink by dish machine.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed bacon on top shelf in walk in cooler over lettuce, herbs, and scallions. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature.Observed broken thermometer in walk in 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.Printed plan for manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
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.Printed and employees signed during inspection.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed unsecured tank in closet near dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in front of dish machine.
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.Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed slow water draining g in hand sink next to dish machine.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink.
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.Observed cook wash hands in triple sink. Cook rewashed in hand wash sink after education.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Observed in walkin cooler on shelf.
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.Observed tuna not removed or package cut.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 1lb. Strawberries in Walkin Cooler moldy. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Spegal wash at 67F. Manager placed in ice bowl.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed caulk tube next to clean food pans on shelf. Manager corrected by removing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose behind Restaurant. Manager corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on dish rack, inside bar nozzles and slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink next to Dishwashing Machine with 5 gallon bucket on ledge. Manager corrected by removing bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice bin at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer behind building.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing signs in bathrooms. Emailed and manager printed and corrected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed wall and floor behind cooking equipment with grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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