Thirsty Turtle Jensen

1897 Ne Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Thirsty Turtle Jensen has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Jensen Beach average 80, so Thirsty Turtle Jensen trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm . Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink with sanitizer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm Advised operator to set up triple sink with sanitizer to wash rinse and sanitizer at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 3, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg yolk mix at 50F- cold holding- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items were removed from reach in cooler and out of temperature for approximately 30minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded items.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer at front bar area. Operator labeled items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags over soda boxes at hallway storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on drying rack at back dish pit area. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thirsty Turtle Jensen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Turtle Jensen on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Thirsty Turtle Jensen compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

Thirsty Turtle Jensen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has Thirsty Turtle Jensen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirsty Turtle Jensen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thirsty Turtle Jensen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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