THIRSTY TURTLE
13981 US HWY 1, Juno Beach, FL, 33408
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in three door cooler by three compartment sink: stored properly
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese in three door cooler by three compartment sink: stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees numerous times wiping gloved hands on visibly spiked towels and continued to cook foods; manager educated ; employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); in last cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler ;
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); in last cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 21-38-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored properly at cook line
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored properly at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 01C-03-4
Clams tags not marked with last date served- some tags
Intermediate - Clams tags not marked with last date served- some tags
Intermediate
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling)at 11:30 since to 53 at 12:00 10:00; in last cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to different cooler;
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling)at 11:30 since to 53 at 12:00 10:00; in last cooler at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.