TURTLES ON LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
8875 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, Sarasota FL 34242 · (941)346-2207
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024050254 | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2021023811 | Apr 14, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler, raw fish stored over cooked pork ribs. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad reach in cooler cold holding crabmeat 50F, house made Caesar 47F. Operator moved to freezer and will store food on ice until reach in cooler is repaired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic drink cups in wait station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.Observed at bar, operator relocated.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water 89F at front counter by food warmer. Chef removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding New England clam chowder 53F, manhattan chowder 52F made day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding New England clam chowder 53F, manhattan chowder 52F made day before. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemicals and pans in hand sink in dish machine area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 3-2" holes in ceiling above triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed in stand up reach in freezer in back.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 1-2" holes in ceiling above triple sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting between plastic cups in wait station area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in stand up freezer in back storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in 76F water in front of cook line. Chef removed bottle from.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted she,ves inside reach in cooler on cook line.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed cranberry and other juice containers stored in ice for drinks. Bartender relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on blade guard and bottom of blade on slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by dish machine. Employee added.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at bar and in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked plastic drink cups wet nesting by wait station soda dispenser.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and debris on floor under grill on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler on cook line.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in walk in cooler Cold Holding Scallop 46F, Pork 45F, Butter 47F, Keylime Pie 43F. Observed in reach in cooler in front of cook line Cold Holding Crab 55F, Cut Tomatoes 48F, Caesar Dressing 48F
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-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 salmon not cut or removed from vacuum.Cook removed.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food stored on floor.Observed flour mix and bread crumbs on floor in dry storage. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. 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.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed 6 tongs on oven door.
Stored food not covered.Observed dessert pies and ice cream in chest freezer not covered.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed chopped clams with approximate 2" dent in side of can
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw beef over cooked shrimp. Operator relocated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed Caesar Dressing marked 12/6. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Butter 71F held at room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter at 71F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Employee cleaned.
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 salmon packaging defrosted and not cut from packaging. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor.Observed flour bag on floor in dry storage. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed 4" hole in wall between reachin cooler and expo line on server side.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed between reachin cooler and lo boy cooler. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed flour and sugar with scoop touching product. Manager removed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.No light shield in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed in 2 reachin coolers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Stored food not covered.Observed desserts in chest freezer not covered.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris is soda nozzle at bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning.
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 grouper and tuna in Walkin Cooler with packages not cut. Operator corrected by cutting package.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and Reachin Freezer inside shed outside back door.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reachin Cooler shelves with rust in unit on line and across from dry storage area.
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.