Longboat Key, Sarasota County

TURTLE COFFEE BAR

3172 GULF OF MEXICO DR., Longboat Key, FL 34228

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 2, 2024
City
Longboat Key
County
Sarasota
Status
Closed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 22768023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22768022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22768024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Time Extended

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22764628

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat milk in the front kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the bacon. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22764626

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on the back cook table and back reach in cooler respectively: Ambient shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cook table eggs had been out for approximately 1/2 hr and placed them in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the reach in cooler eggs had been there for approximately 2hrs and placed them in a different reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22764624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front make table and and back reach in cooler respectively: Sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Uncooked Bacon (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the tomatoes had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed the tomatoes in a reach in cooler. Operator stated that the bacon had been in the cooler for approximately 1hr. Operator placed bacon in a different reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22764627

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands with the kitchen triple sink. Instructed operator on proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22764625

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes and a container of bacon blocking it. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22764619

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front server hand wash sink. Operator placed more towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22764622

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22764623

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the shared employee restroom not self closing. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22764620

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of tomatoes and bananas on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22764621

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the back toaster oven with black build up. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22764629

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading outside from the prep area not self closing. Warning

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 22264936

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaner stored on dry storage shelf next to bag of tomatoes in prep room area. Employee removed bottle of cleaner. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22264938

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer stored on top of freezer in back room.

11-26-1

Detail 22264937

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy to operator. Operator filled out. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22264935

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up in portable ice machines on bottom shelf in hostess area.

36-37-5

Detail 22264934

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. Repeat Violation

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 22048659

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry storage not smooth or easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22048658

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East exit of main kitchen area.

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 22026090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter on cook line table without a time mark. Cook placed time mark on butter. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22026087

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed cut board on cook line soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 22026091

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry storage not smooth or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22026088

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink cups and bottles on dry storage shelves next to food. Employee removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22026089

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS Items stored on the floor in the dry storage areas and in kitchen.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 20881200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

16-04-4

Detail 20881199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Educated operator on proper Three compartment sink operation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 20746627

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gaylin, Cathy without training certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Observed Cathy Goza 3/02/2017 Servsafe. Still need employee training for Wink. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20746625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

36-12-4

Detail 20746626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed 1" gaps between laminate flooring in preparation and back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

16-04-4

Detail 20746628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Educated operator on proper Three compartment sink operation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-27: Time Extended

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 20745368

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella cheese (45 - Cold Holding), Waffle mix (54 - Cold Holding). Mozzarella Cheese and Waffle Mix was discarded, see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20745367

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella cheese (45 - Cold Holding), Waffle mix (54 - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (54 - Cold Holding) Mozzarella Cheese and Waffle Mix was discarded, see stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20745369

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer and cleaner stored with food in closet between front coffee area and kitchen. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 20745365

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 200 ppm, operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 20745371

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed waffle mix made at 7:00 at 9:00am. Waffle mix temperature at 9:00am 67°F to 1:00 am 63°F within 1 hour. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20745372

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee grinds at Hand washing sink by coffee machines. Operator cleaned and sanitized sink out. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20745380

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gaylin, Cathy without training certificates. Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 20745364

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed dog in the dining area. Operator asked customers to leave, and they did. Educated operator and emailed information on doggy dining. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20745379

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed waffle mix made over 24 hours without date mark. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20745374

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen and front counter area. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20745378

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license 12/01/2021.

13-07-4

Detail 20745370

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Prep cook preparing food with bracelet. Educated operator about jewelry being worn while food preparation. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20745381

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working in kitchen area without hair restraints. Educated operator on hair restraints. Warning

16-13-5

Detail 20745377

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash set up in middle without rinse and not in correct order. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 20745366

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed 1" gaps between laminate flooring in preparation and back storage area. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 20745376

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Educated operator on proper Three compartment sink operation. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20745375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting board with build up of soil and gaskets on Reach in cooler with soil. Warning

24-17-4

Detail 20745373

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying a blender with a common towel. Educated employee on proper air drying. Warning