La Tortuga Verde

4938 Us Highway 17 N, Bowling Green, FL 33834
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

La Tortuga Verde has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On May 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

La Tortuga Verde's latest score of 64 falls below the Bowling Green average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a bag of cooked rice in direct contact with a carry out bag, owner moved to a container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a case of Lysol cans next to sauce on the bottom shelf, owner moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays on a shelve that were not inverted or protected, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Aug 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit, operator showed where it was ordered but not yet received. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Hole at top of wall where video wires come through.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer.
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tortuga Verde last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tortuga Verde on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Tortuga Verde compare to other restaurants in Bowling Green?

La Tortuga Verde most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bowling Green average of 88.

Has La Tortuga Verde's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Tortuga Verde have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Tortuga Verde means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.