Turtle Island Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Turtle Island Bar & Grill has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Among Tarpon Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; Turtle Island Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
67
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies observed on soiled bus tub in warewashing area. 10 flies in the corner of the upstairs bar next to POS system. 7 were killed and the area sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: 2 large flies in kitchen, 1 landed on plate, plate as taken to dish area to be washed, 4 small flies in corner of upstairs bar where syrup boxes are **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
58
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters above containers of sauce and half and half in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flies observed on soiled bus tub in warewashing area. 10 flies in the corner of the upstairs bar next to POS system. 7 were killed and the area sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the handwash sink in the kitchen. Employee stocked with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some were marked with the last day served but not all. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Undercooked tuna and raw oysters not identified as being raw on menu. Discussed the need to have an asterisk next to both the raw/undercooked food items. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. For some employees who have worked at establishment for less than 60 days and are handling food. Observed for 1 employee. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open and flies observed. Operator closed back door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-05-4
43
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap of hand wash sign at hand sink next to ice machine, all supplies are stocked at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turtle Island Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turtle Island Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Turtle Island Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Turtle Island Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Turtle Island Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Turtle Island Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Turtle Island Bar & 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.
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