Green Turtle Tavern

14 S Third St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500970

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 5, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · fixed by the Oct 5 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection
3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 5 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic
-25
Extension granted on Aug 10, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul302026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 5, 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 visitAug 10, 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:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. One can of pineapple juice behind bar dented along side.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at bar area, Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee filled sanitizer bucket and ran machine couple times but no change. Three compartment sink will need to be used till dish machine is fixed.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  On shelf next to handwash sink in kitchen area, bottle of fruit fly killer, baby oil and soap next to cocktail syrup and sugar. Employee moved chemicals.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  No paper towels at handwash sink at bar. Employee stocked.
  Fixed on the spot
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  No soap at handwash sink at bar. Employee stocked.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  One spray bottle at bar and three spray bottles at three compartment sink with yellow liquid not labeled.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has grill and small flip top reach in cooler behind establishment next to stage. Area is covered with pop up tent cover. No handwash sink outside. Plans on file do not show any type of cooking area outside.
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  In kitchen, one bag- in- box soda on floor.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Outdoor coolers fan cover soiled with dust build up.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Three ice buckets in kitchen not inverted. Employee filled and stored inverted on tray.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  No employee hand wash sign in indoor bathroom.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  No covered trash can in indoor and outdoor bathroom.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

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.