TURTLE COFFEE BAR
3172 GULF OF MEXICO DR., Longboat Key FL 34228
Last inspected Apr 2, 2024 · 3 visits since September 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.
SEP 23
APR 24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing.
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat milk in the front kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the bacon.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the back cook table and back reach in cooler respectively: Ambient shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cook table eggs had been out for approximately 1/2 hr and placed them in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the reach in cooler eggs had been there for approximately 2hrs and placed them in a different reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front make table and and back reach in cooler respectively: Sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Uncooked Bacon (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tomatoes had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the tomatoes in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the bacon had been in the cooler for approximately 1hr. Operator placed bacon in a different reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands with the kitchen triple sink. Instructed operator on proper procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes and a container of bacon blocking it. Operator removed the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front server hand wash sink. Operator placed more towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tomatoes and bananas on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed items on a shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored on dry storage shelf next to bag of tomatoes in prep room area. Employee removed bottle of cleaner.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer stored on top of freezer in back room.
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. Provided copy to operator. Operator filled out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in portable ice machines on bottom shelf in hostess area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.
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