Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

GREEN TURTLE TAVERN

14 S THIRD ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Sep 2, 2025
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
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.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 24002274

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23634900

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. 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/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Plans have been submitted but not yet approved. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 23471395

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen next to single use items and wine. Chemical moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23471394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White ice deflector for outside ice machine. Person in Charge states will clean today. Corrective Action Taken

51-16-7

Detail 23471397

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved as evidenced by equipment on plans not reflecting current layout. 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/. Plans on file are from 2011. Multiple pieces of equipment are not in place as indicated by this plan. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23471393

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored below mop sink in kitchen not labeled. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23471396

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two blue tanks near outside ice machine.

32-12-5

Detail 23471391

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on receptacle for unisex restroom near front bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 23471398

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23471392

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper single use cups stored on shelf in prep area of kitchen. Cups inverted. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22354958

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 Admin Complaint

11-05-4

Detail 22354954

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-27-4

Detail 22354960

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-03-7

Detail 22354961

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joseph Selden expired 07-27-22

53A-07-6

Detail 22354955

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-37-1

Detail 22354957

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-01-5

Detail 22354959

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22354962

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored hanging near handsink Clear substances and blue substances

31B-04-4

Detail 22354956

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21389820

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

41-17-4

Detail 21389821

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with blue substance inside , manager labeled cleaner

08B-49-4

Detail 21389822

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal lunch, manager labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 20460653

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ashley and Esmerelda

22-20-5

Detail 20460651

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice machine across from walk in cooler

32-12-5

Detail 20460652

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom inside needs cover