Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar
608 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800783
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Sep 8 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Extension granted on Jul 9, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Operator needs more time.
More time given
- First visitJul 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
In reach in cooler drawers near grill top longer than 4 hours salmon (45°F - Cold Holding); mahi (57°F - Cold Holding); ribs (46°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (46°F - Cold Holding); ribs (46°F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In reach in cooler drawers near grill top salmon (45°F - Cold Holding); mahi (57°F - Cold Holding); ribs (46°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (46°F - Cold Holding)
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Ahi Tuna poke bowl on menu not properly identified.
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not thawed properly.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in freezer dessert unit shelves has food build up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Top bar ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator had employee to start cleaning.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk in shelves soiled with build up and top bar soda dispenser holder soiled.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.