Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Port St. Lucie restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served. For some observed for June and July months. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bain Marie cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna in ROP. Thawed.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler haddock raw 50F cold holding, raw shrimp 58F cold holding, raw chicken 47F cold holding, seafood mix 53F cold holding. Determined items were in cooler for less than 2 1/2 hours. Manager removed all items and placed in another cooler to rapid chill. Rechecked haddock 43F cold holding, raw chicken 41F cold holding, seafood mix 43F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigot at server station. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small reach in cooler with seafood. Ambient temp reads 60F. All items have been removed by Manager until serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
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. Tuna 4 pieces. Manager educated staff. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream freezer next to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cold make table.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil ripped shelf under where slicer is stored.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold made table. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
45
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in bar area soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in dish area had pans in it.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee cell phone on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink in dishpit area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in kitchen
29-49-6
64
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over prep table
41-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara and French onion soup marked more than 7 days manager disposed **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Marinara and French onion soup manager disposed of products **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese 51f cold holding , tomatoes sliced 51f cold holding , **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over bag in a box **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Some Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. On cooks line, manager had in office, educate on keeping tags with products.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as a dump sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On sandwich cooks unit
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In coolers **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over washed and Rte food products
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fans in walk in cooler/ freezer
36-34-5
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. Packaged fish tuna and salmon was pulled earlier in day. Cook sliced open **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on top of prep table
12B-07-4
14
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated milk in walk in cooler, opened yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowl to scoop flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer bread stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No dishing sign at cook line sink and also at dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter accumulated grease. Has scheduled for this month **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market.
How does Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Turtle Seagrill & Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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