The Tiny Turtle
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Tiny Turtle, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Cocoa Beach restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Installed before splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit; whipped cream (59F - Cold Holding) left on cutting board after use
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on footer below hand wash sink at bar
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Moved to dish. Red cutting board is no longer cleanable. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. In restroom at kitchen entry hallway. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and salamander units are soiled. Employee began cleaning **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic storage cups not inverted on shelf in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook used fingers to slide cooked eggs onto plate.
09-01-4
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cook used fingers to slide cooked eggs onto plate.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Soda gun holster behind bar is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last serviced 1/23/24
29-28-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on cutting board in prep area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unisex restroom on bar side
31B-04-4
55
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelves over prep areas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw mahi in top drawer hot dogs in bottom. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on top of pans in steamwell cooked potatoes (112F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to 173°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on shelf unprotected. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
47
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef in top drawer over Hot Dogs and cooked noodles in bottom drawer of low boy. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine is past a year since last changed
29-28-4
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. No interior lining on copper Moscow mule cups. Operator removed from operation. **Corrected On-Site**
14-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to ice machine. butter (72F - Cold Holding). Operator will place on time control moving forward **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Housemade gravy made 8/31/22.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Juice fresh squeezed more than 12 hours ago.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Big cutting board stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Housemade gravy made 8/31/22.
02C-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Multiple utensil on metal shelf.
24-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Tiny Turtle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Tiny Turtle on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Tiny Turtle?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Tiny Turtle.
How does The Tiny Turtle compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
The Tiny Turtle most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 76.
Has The Tiny Turtle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Tiny Turtle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Tiny Turtle 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 The Tiny Turtle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Tiny Turtle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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