Green Turtle Inn

81219 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Green Turtle Inn has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Islamorada sits at 69, putting Green Turtle Inn on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink is covered by cutting board **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times , covered by cutting board and clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Stand up freezer holding onion rings , French fries , hot dogs is stored outside of the MFDV in an open air environment. Refrigerated unit must be moved inside or discontinued use.

08B-42-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Triple sink and Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Repeat Violation**

24-28-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Beans in reach in cooler date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. **Repeat Violation**

24-28-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on handwash sink between uses.

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Turtle Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Turtle Inn on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Turtle Inn?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Turtle Inn.

How does Green Turtle Inn compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?

Green Turtle Inn most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Islamorada average of 69.

Has Green Turtle Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Turtle Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Green Turtle Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Green Turtle Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Green Turtle Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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