Thirsty Turtle Express
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Thirsty Turtle Express, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Juno Beach sits at 75, putting Thirsty Turtle Express on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food to be reheated to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink by dishwasher used to install hose to clean equipment in place at cook line; Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door, put on gloves to begin preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes while removing from dish washer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line; portioned sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top, discarded overfilled portions. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table mounted can opener blade soiled. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
58
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At cookline bottom right pullout drawer tuna thawed out inside sealed commercial packaging that states product should be removed before thawing, see stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 can tomato paste dented at the seam. 1 can Diced tomatoes dented at the seam
01B-01-4
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. At cookline bottom right pullout drawer tuna thawed out inside sealed commercial packaging that states product should be removed before thawing, see stop sale.
06-09-1
70
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw (Philly) beef not in commercial packaging over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line, raw tuna over French fries not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer back storage area, raw shrimp and raw ground beef over cooked ribs not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw fish reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (75F - Hot Holding) Observed sitting on counter by cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed on stove and reheated to 165F and placed in steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke offered on menu with no symbol indicating raw animal food. Advised operator to put asterisk next to menu item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Quat sanitizer test strips for sanitizing at triple sink and sanitizer buckets missing concentration chart **Warning**
16-36-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Conch chowder no date marking made 5/28 reach in cooler in prep area, cooked mashed sweet potatoes no date marking made 5/28 at walk in cooler. Advised operator to label products. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red chemical in spray bottle by triple sink not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed fresh Clams at flip top cooler on cook line no tag present. Operator provided tag. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-06-5
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. Raw Tuna at cook line cooler drawer, raw salmon at walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single use gloves and plastic wrap stored in employee restroom. **Warning**
25-18-4
37
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spinach Dip and Cooked Black beans dated 04/09.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - portioned sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - portioned sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rafael Reyes.
53A-04-6
58
Nov 9, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thirsty Turtle Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Turtle Express on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thirsty Turtle Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Turtle Express.
How does Thirsty Turtle Express compare to other restaurants in Juno Beach?
Thirsty Turtle Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Juno Beach average of 75.
Has Thirsty Turtle Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirsty Turtle Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thirsty Turtle Express 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 Thirsty Turtle Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Turtle Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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