Skinny Tortuga

10359 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Skinny Tortuga five times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Homosassa restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - 6 live roaches present as evidenced by live roaches found near handwash sink, three compartment sink, and shelf underneath cash register. Operator started to eliminate roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwash sink with chair and equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler near food truck entrance. **Warning**
14-09-4
64
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
90
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator states he took test kept out to clean and forgot to put back into trailer.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator hung sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Skinny Tortuga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skinny Tortuga on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skinny Tortuga?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skinny Tortuga.

How does Skinny Tortuga compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Skinny Tortuga most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Skinny Tortuga's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Skinny Tortuga have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Skinny Tortuga 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 Skinny Tortuga inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Skinny Tortuga is inspected around two times per year on average.