TURTLE TAVERN
14414 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561.865.1444
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler cheese 47F, sliced tomatoes 52F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015025909 | May 30, 2015 | Feb 8, 2016 | $650 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler cheese 47F, sliced tomatoes 52F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler cheese 47F, sliced tomatoes 52F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Observed in Arctic flip top; cheese (47F - Cold Holding). #2 Observed in Maytag refrigeration; Mac and cheese (58F); chili (58F); butter (69F) #3 Observed in beverage air refrigeration raw chicken wings (47F). Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to quick chill.
No quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sliced tomatoes 49F at 3:12 to 49-50F at 3:30 (cooling since 3:00). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood area above fryer heavily soiled with grease
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks, raw Philly steak stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above crab cakes in 2 door stainless reach in. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans in flip top portion of cooler. Operator states item has been out for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Discussed fill lines with operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Fly sticky tape hanging over ware washing area. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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