Thirsty Turtle Express
13961 US Hwy 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022719
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 1 basic-9
- Administrative complaint on Aug 25Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
chicken tenders (121°F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (99°F - Hot Holding);chicken under the hot lamp and wings by the fryer; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised to reheat to 165 and keep food closer to heat source; educated on four hour time control;
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Personal phone on the steam table; removed
Fixed on the spot
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.