Green Turtle Inn Islamorada
81219 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 · Permanent Food Service · License 5400169
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw chicken over waffle batter in RIC
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked meatballs,cut melons,cooked shrimp,
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.92F
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Prep Kitchen Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents, light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.