Thirsty Turtle, 13981 Us Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THIRSTY TURTLE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13981 Us Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
License #: 6010289
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sauce/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.kitchen
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.top of pans/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.sauce/stuffing **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 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.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.calamari/ktchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.sanitizer/frontline **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 80f, moved to RIC, Corrective action taken **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked turkey, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Need quat
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm . service call advised . use 3 compartment sink until repaired .
10/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives - cookline .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over beer kegs.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 100 ppm.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach in freezer /kitchen
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.chicken /reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.seafood /beef/reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken /walk in cooler
8/8/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 08/06/11.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken /walk in cooler
6/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar/kitchen Corrected On Site.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.hotdogs /cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.potatos /storeroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.frontline
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.lime deposits/dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.sanitizer /kitchen Corrected On Site.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw eggs/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar/kitchen
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.k class/fire extinguisher/kitchen
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.broken tile/frontline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.sanitizer /kitchen Corrected On Site.
3/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp /reach in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storeroom
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.cleaner/kitchen
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.backdoor
9/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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