Green Turtle Inn Islamorada, 81219 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GREEN TURTLE INN ISLAMORADA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 81219 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036
License #: 5400169
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/25/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Green Turtle Inn Islamorada, 81219 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over cooked ribs, salmon over cheese.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
07/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
5/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.food containers next to clean utensils and by slicer in the back by the dish room area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.both bathrooms and bar area
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container with sliced lemons stored in ice that is used for consumers drinks
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.grits at steam table on the cook line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs over cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.dar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
1/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Drygoods shed
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Food container and food chillers.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored in drawer lined with a linen napkin.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front kitchen cook **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside. Smoker no overhead protection.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen and bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Rolling food containers of rice, flour and panko.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen and handsink by dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsinks front kitchen and bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food container in Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.WI cooler crab
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Cinnamon rolls
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Dishwash
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Dishwash
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Egg wash
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.chicken/ steak
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.Ashtrays by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stacked on top of another. Shrimp uncovered stacked on top of another shrimp tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Food containers, by stove. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Plastic cover in ice machine outside.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Front counter and ice machine outside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walkin cooler.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • DUMPSTER LID OPEN.
  • GARBAGE OUTSIDE AREA.
  • Critical - GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
  • IMPROPER VERTICLE/HORIZONTAL SEPARATION (WALK IN FREEZER). EGGS.
  • ITEMS NOT LABELED (WALK IN FREEZER).
  • Critical - MATS BEING CLEANED OUTSIDE ON GRAVEL DRIVEWAY.
  • Critical - NO TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Pasta and soup.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Kitchen
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives by toaster, prep table .
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.Kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.By backdoor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Front of espresso machine, by backdoor in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.Fruit flies by backdoor.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs in ice bath front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pasta and Soup.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.Under Handsink front station by espresso machine.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Holandaise sauce. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
9/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.Pasta/Egg Strada.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Front kitchen handsink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.Garbage bags storing bread. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salads/Pasta/Egg Strada
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knives
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Chicken on top of beef case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Knife
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Front cooler under small refrigerator.
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Handsink in kitchen, drain on the floor not capturing waste water correctly. Water splashing to the floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Under handsink in kitchen & under drygoods rack by back door.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Coolers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Flour Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.Bar
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Uncovered food butter jam under shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Espresso machine steam valve.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Back handwashing sink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Spice rack in wall.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in gaskets
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Bar area
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about GREEN TURTLE INN ISLAMORADA? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
GREEN TURTLE INN ISLAMORADA respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend GREEN TURTLE INN ISLAMORADA to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of GREEN TURTLE INN ISLAMORADA (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL
BIG O DRIVE THRUOkeechobee, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

ISLAMORADA FISH COMPANY LLC
MA'S FISH CAMP
CHEF MICHAEL'S
PIERRE'S
MORADA BAY
ISLAMORADA RESTAURANT/BAKERY
SOUTH FLORIDA CATERING & CONCESSIONS
ISLAMORADA TOER OF PIZZA

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: