The Traveling Turtle

1600 Selva Marina Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Traveling Turtle stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 1, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Atlantic Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required employee training expired .

53B-14-5

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business licensee expired June 1st 2024.

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled at the end of cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at the entrance of truck not adequately secured. Manager had employee secure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board deeply grooved on cook line.

14-09-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell egg with cracked shell on top of the egg. Manager removed and discarded the egg. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-14-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Traveling Turtle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Traveling Turtle on file is from Nov 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Traveling Turtle compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?

The Traveling Turtle most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.

Has The Traveling Turtle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Traveling Turtle have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Traveling Turtle 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 The Traveling Turtle inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Traveling Turtle is inspected around three times per year on average.

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