Turtle Shack Cafe

2123 N Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Turtle Shack Cafe appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 13 violations.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Flagler Beach facility scores 76, putting Turtle Shack Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Ahi tuna 46F, red fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom of reach in cooler overnight; Ahi tuna 46F, red fish 45F; ( - Cold Holding).

01B-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw crab in outside building. Person in charge moved beef to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 114F. Person in charge reheated to 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at 10ppm. Person in charge remade at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at front hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in mango chutney. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In outside prep area; co2 tank not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. One old label on clean dish on rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where red fish and ahi tuna are located.

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In outside unit; flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on batter. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03F-02-5

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. Milk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in back storage room are broken in some areas

36-17-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacados in drawers. Person in charge removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf in kitchen.

14-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on microwave are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pair of tongs hanging from gas lines above. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 14, 2022

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clam chowder 130F; ( - Hot Holding)person in charge stirred and it was 155F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on batter on cook line. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on sliver reach in cooler on cookline are torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on white reach in cooler are torn.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezers outside prep room have ice buildup.

14-69-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turtle Shack Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Turtle Shack Cafe on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Turtle Shack Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Turtle Shack Cafe.

How does Turtle Shack Cafe compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?

Turtle Shack Cafe most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 76.

Has Turtle Shack Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Turtle Shack Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Turtle Shack Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Turtle Shack Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Turtle Shack Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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