Turtle Tavern

14414 S Military Trl, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Turtle Tavern appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Delray Beach restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1 Observed in Arctic flip top ; cheese (47F - Cold Holding). #2 Observed in Maytag refrigeration ; Mac and cheese (58F); chili (58F); butter (69F) #3 Observed in beverage air refrigeration raw chicken wings (47F). Per operator foods not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans in flip top portion of cooler. Operator states item has been out for less than 3 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Discussed fill lines with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above crab cakes in 2 door stainless reach in. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over ware washing area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
55
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under flat top grill
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Turtle Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Turtle Tavern on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Turtle Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Turtle Tavern.

How does Turtle Tavern compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Turtle Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Turtle Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Turtle Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Turtle Tavern 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 Turtle Tavern inspected?

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