Thirsty Turtle
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Thirsty Turtle stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Juno Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
19
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Same **Time Extended**
24-05-4
90
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, crab stuffing dated 4/12, exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen, Server touched glasses on face then proceeded to fix drinks without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held for approximately 2 1/2 hrs prior to. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline steam well, cooked pasta (92F - Hot Holding), operator stated item held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F . **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
50
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over sliced Philly steak- operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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/ Daniel Lewis.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ arrived during inspection. Ron Paranzino. 03/09/21. Always Food Safe.
53A-05-6
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/02/24 - paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw burgers over raw tuna - operator moved burgers to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. 3 door reach in - coconut shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); haddock (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in reach in cooler since 01/19/24. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door reach in - coconut shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); haddock (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in reach in cooler since 01/19/24. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plate in the hot line hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at ice machine not inverted -operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store dirty spoons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. 2 bags of clams in cook line reach in cooler without tags, operator stated tags removed and placed with older tags, returned tags to container. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line flip top cooler; employee beverage container on cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At stainless reach in cooler to left of cook line; raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat pico. Operator moved bacon below pico. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cook line; wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf under cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At prep area; knives stored between prep table and wall. Operator removed knives, washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thirsty Turtle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Turtle on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thirsty Turtle?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Turtle.
How does Thirsty Turtle compare to other restaurants in Juno Beach?
Thirsty Turtle most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Juno Beach average of 75.
Has Thirsty Turtle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirsty Turtle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thirsty 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 Thirsty Turtle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Turtle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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