Lazy Turtle Riverfront
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
16
Score
Lazy Turtle Riverfront has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly 13 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Palm Bay average 76, so Lazy Turtle Riverfront trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
7
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found one fly in bar.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 Red Snapper fillets thawed without removing from vacuum seal package.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink hose in drain pan with no backflow preventer.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near door in kitchen no towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near Dish Machine has hot water shut off. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in glass reach in cooler overnight with no date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Krab listed on California roll is listed at crab. **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu stated colossal gulf shrimp but shrimp is from India. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling on cook line soiled with food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. 10 red snapper fillets thawed in still water bucket not removed from packaging. See stop sale.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line not wearing beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door stainless reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors. Chest reach in freezer exterior has torn gaskets. Chest freezer in kitchen has torn gasket (closest to reach in cooler). Walk in cooler door handle doesn't secure. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Various floor tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing on wall in kitchen near dish washer.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Five pairs of tongs on door handle at knee level on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Sugar and flour containers had scoop handles in product.
10-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Chest freezer outside has soiled gasket. Shelf on cook line with pans soiled with food debris. Small reach in cooler at bar soiled with old drink mix.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open across parking lot.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawing in still water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container had no label.
02D-01-5
16
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items on time control out for approximately one hour without time being marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had cooking utensils in it. Hand wash sink near dish machine had empty sanitizer buckets in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time as a public health control for chicken breasts, peppers, mushrooms, egg wash and beer batter. Provided time plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine doesn't have hot water. Operator stated he was waiting on a part to fix it.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and three soda nozzles at bars soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves in pantry where canned goods are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - 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. 13 packs of yellow fin tuna each 4 oz, thawed with out removing from packaging. Educated operator and sent flyer to him. He discarded all the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding and tiles missing on walls near dish washer.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not close tightly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles missing or broken in kitchen walk way.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs on handle on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in clean water at 92f. Changed out and corrected to 152f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
41
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose outside by white fence - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric has not gotten manager card. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill cooler not maintaining 41F or below. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Not in use. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door to the walk in cooler doesn't close tightly. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door off kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line cooler and 2 door upright cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of the ice bin mold like substance inside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Exterior wall at the bar between the ice bin and wall. **Time Extended**
23-01-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired April of 2025. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw eggs over pies and cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and tuna bearing label to remove from package upon thawing. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (52F - Cold Holding); taco steak (52F - Cold Holding); 2 door upright cooler; cooked sausage (40F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (39F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); mahi (42F - Cold Holding); white fish (45F - Cold Holding); mahi (51F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding); mussels (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (46 to 50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose outside by white fence
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled. Cutting board on the cook line soiled. Soda gun soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open Saturday. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room blocked with buckets in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric has not gotten manager card.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, bar dish washing area, restrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Tag replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of the ice bin mold like substance inside bar.
23-01-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar next to 3 bay sink
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under prep sink
29-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and hand sink next to chest freezer.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Handle on the hot side missing at plumbing fixture. At bar by three bay sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line cooler and 2 door upright cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill cooler not maintaining 41F or below.
14-74-7
Basic - 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. Salmon and tuna
06-09-1
Basic - Condensation line draining into a bucket in 2 door glass cooler. In the walk in cooler condensation draining into a pan stored over raw seafood
28-02-4
Basic - Door to the walk in cooler doesn't close tightly.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door off kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water and oil. Flour container not labled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
9
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair where warming light is hanging on cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cuttings throughout owner states will have resurfaced or replaced - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of hand wash sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair where warming light is hanging on cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cuttings throughout owner states will have resurfaced or replaced - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stainless double door reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of hand wash sink on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line over heat lamp. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Chest freezer gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door going into server area broke - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Highly recommend door be removed or replaced **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the corner of bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets on the 2 door upright cooler torn. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooling over night 45 **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef, seafood over clean cut vegetables in the 2 door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over bacon wrapped scallops in the 2 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mango salsa made yesterday 46F Rice made yesterday cooling over night 45F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. butter packets 46F manager discarded. cod in the walk in cooler 45F recommend to rapid chill feta (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumble (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Mango salsa made with tomatoes made yesterday 46F Cooked rice cooling over night 45F **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clarified butter left out over night 99 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink on cook line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Raw bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams in cooler. Manager found tag **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Operator had operator remove dog. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Salt and pepper container on the cook line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line over heat lamp. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Chest freezer gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Door going into server area broke
36-24-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the corner of bar
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Gaskets on the 2 door upright cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Sushi salad bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
12
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening, milk, fish dip - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling damaged, heat lamp starting to fall - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets on standing reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, due to missing tiles in warehouse washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters dirty, gaskets on cookline drawers with excessive food debris, sides of ice bins in bars with sticky substance and mold-like substance, Excessive food debris on top of flour bins, - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed top of flour bins and sides of ice bin in bar cleaned **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar, ones one's on cook line unreadable **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
52
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - 40 small flying insects in bar area, operator and staff found issue in bucket underneath and addressed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over ready-to-eat bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (48F - Cold Holding); bl chz crumb (53F - Cold Holding); raw salmon feta cheese (53F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and not properly date marked after opening, milk, fish dip
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Cutting boards stained, soda nozzle holsters in bars with mildew like substance **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can next to reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
16-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Torn gaskets on standing reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, due to missing tiles in warehouse washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filters dirty, gaskets on cookline drawers with excessive food debris, sides of ice bins in bars with sticky substance and mold-like substance, Excessive food debris on top of flour bins,
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, bar, ones one's on cook line unreadable **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment, plumbing disconnected and not functional. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Standing Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, ice cream, lava cakes in reach-in freezer. Rice flour on cookline, coconut in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling damaged, heat lamp starting to fall
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired, left standing fridge in sushi area operator emptied and ordered new one **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
15
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 150 has 320. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets torn on the 2 door upright cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
21
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 43, calamari 45, chicken wings 46. Suggested rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Upon call back inspection noticed two door upright refrigerator was unplugged. Following items were found out of temperature at bottom of refrigerator, due to fact covered by sheet pan not allowing air circulation. Shrimp 48F, mashed potatoes 50F, rice 48F, mahi 47F, calamari 48F, pasta 50F, white fish 47F, blackened mahi 47F, chicken breast 48F**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 105f hot holding Reheated to 165f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: No hot potatoes on line at this time. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk on cook line. Milk in stand up cooler inside kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom, bar, employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging from handle of door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Tongs hanging on stove handles. **Time Extended**
10-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler on bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets under grill Bottom of reach in freezer 2 door - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bath room - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Turtle Riverfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Turtle Riverfront on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Turtle Riverfront?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lazy Turtle Riverfront.
How does Lazy Turtle Riverfront compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Lazy Turtle Riverfront most recently scored 16 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Lazy Turtle Riverfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lazy Turtle Riverfront have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lazy Turtle Riverfront means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lazy Turtle Riverfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Turtle Riverfront is inspected around five times per year on average.
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