Thirsty Turtle Express
2849 SW Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953 · Permanent Food Service · License 6603119
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. ; 3 door cooler cooked pasta 44f cold holding, heaving whipping cream 44°F cold holding.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 29, 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.
3 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 cold held at greater than 41°F. ; 3 door cooler cooked pasta 44f cold holding, heaving whipping cream 44°F cold holding.
Advised to rapid chill.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Coke bottle. Advised to place in a cup with lid and straw in an employee area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Women's.
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.