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TURTLE TAVERN

14414 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561.865.1444

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010253
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $650

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015025909May 30, 2015Feb 8, 2016$650

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood area above fryer heavily soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks, raw Philly steak stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Operator covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Intermediate/16-37-1
Fly sticky tape hanging over ware washing area. Operator removed
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.