Turtle Beach Grill
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Turtle Beach Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Turtle Beach Grill was last inspected on Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed bacon on top shelf in walk in cooler over lettuce, herbs, and scallions. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature.Observed broken thermometer in walk in cooler.
05-15-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Printed plan for manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed debris on slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed and employees signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
05-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed unsecured tank in closet near dish machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed 1/2" crack in ceiling in front of dish machine.
36-32-5
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.Observed fish under vacuum not removed or package cut while under vacuum. Cook removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed slow water draining g in hand sink next to dish machine.
29-19-4
43
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Observed soiled soda gun at west side of bar. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Observed clam chowder made 2/22/24 not labeled. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Spoke to manager Abel Ortega who said mop sink is scheduled to be completed 2/29/24. One week extension approved by Tartaglione. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.Observed cook wash hands in triple sink. Cook rewashed in hand wash sink after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at end of bar. Observed debris on slicer blade guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed chowder prepared 12/17, not date marked in walkin cooler . **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Observed in walkin cooler on shelf. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Observed no mop sink. **Warning**
29-27-4
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.Observed tuna not removed or package cut. **Warning**
06-09-1
61
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bi metallic stemmed thermometer not accurate 12 degrees under. Educated cook about proper calibration and showed manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer blade guard. Observed 2 soiled soda nozzles at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and pipes behind cooking equipment on cook line with grease and debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged next to closet by slicer.
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in back preparation area with an approximate 1/4 " gap and leaking water in seams of ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed an approximate 1/4 " gap in ceiling between kitchen and rear preparation area.
35B-04-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed chest freezer with broken lid in back shed area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
14-12-4
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter stating salmon is farm raised and pellet fed. Educated manager on protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
01D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed orange/pink substance on white chute panel inside ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reachin Freezer chest in sry storage area with broken rusted lid.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turtle Beach Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turtle Beach Grill on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Turtle Beach Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Turtle Beach Grill.
How does Turtle Beach Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Turtle Beach Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Turtle Beach Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Turtle Beach Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turtle Beach Grill 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 Turtle Beach Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Turtle Beach Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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