Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

THIRSTY TURTLE SEAGRILL

108 N 2 ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jul 28, 2025
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
14

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.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23897725

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23897727

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mango pineapple salsa 47F made Monday 7-14. Operator discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Diced tomatoes 62F Diced tomatoes 65F Shredded cheese 62F Cut lettuce 67F Cut lettuce 64F Cooked corn 71F Operator discarded Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 23897726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots above triple sink. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 10

22-42-4

Detail 23874191

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm, operator called to have dispenser for triple sink serviced. Corrective Action Taken

22-41-4

Detail 23874188

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm, operator called to have dish machine serviced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23874196

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili mad on 7-8. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 23874192

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

01B-02-5

Detail 23874190

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23874197

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Mango pineapple salsa 47F made Monday 7-14. Operator discarded.

02C-03-5

Detail 23874195

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk opened on 7-10. Operator correct. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23874189

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots above triple sink. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23874193

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23874194

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and was printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 23490161

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook when switching gloves between tasks. Educated cook.

12A-13-4

Detail 23490157

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handle soiled dishes then handled sanitized dishes from dishwasher. Educated dishwasher.

08A-05-6

Detail 23490160

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled Eggs in 3 door cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23490163

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach in cooler Cheese dip 1/13/25, in Walk in cooler mango salsa 12/21/24. Cook disposed of. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23490165

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna 9 each , Tuna 2 each, Salmon 3 each

03B-01-6

Detail 23490162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 110f out less than 1 hours advised to rapid chill. Employee placed back in walk in

29-34-4

Detail 23490164

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23490159

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Bar. Operator provided paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 23490154

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, and pots in dish area not inverted Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23490151

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna and Salmon.

40-06-5

Detail 23490156

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on dish dry rack and phone on shelf in prep area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23490152

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf across from triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23490167

Basic - Food stored on floor. Wing sauce in storage room.

10-08-5

Detail 23490168

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Rear and front bar. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23490158

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At grill. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23490166

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all sinks. Emailed to operator. Hand washing sing needs to state employees must wash hands.

25-05-4

Detail 23490153

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in storage room and at rear bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 23490150

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in 3 door cooler. Cook disposed of it. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23490155

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. vegetables in cooler.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 23319884

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23319878

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.sink on Cookline. Dump sink. Ice in sink. Educated cook Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 23319880

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Drink in reach in freezer. Educated cook Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23319882

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23319883

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23319879

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23319881

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table #2

May 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 22874988

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook change gloves , but no hand washing.

13-03-4

Detail 22874989

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main cook on line.

22-16-4

Detail 22874990

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of small cooks cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 22874987

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in reach in freezer. Multiple food items at fryer station cooler and in 3 door cooler.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22744822

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitation 0 ppm at first test. Informed Manager. Change out bucket of Solution. Sanitation 100 ppm on second test . Corrected On-Site

16-15-4

Detail 22744825

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks , dish machine area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22744823

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22744826

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Wall area in mop sink has black substance buildup.

33-17-4

Detail 22744829

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Multiple garbage can's soiled. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22744828

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood vents on cooks line.

21-10-4

Detail 22744827

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Located multiple in kitchen.

08B-17-4

Detail 22744824

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of mushrooms stored over RTE food in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22421445

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook change gloves, change task, no hand washing.

31A-11-4

Detail 22421452

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for food disposal, at cooks line. Hands wash sinks need to be cleaned due to buildup.

16-15-4

Detail 22421442

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish wash racks, black soil on outsides.

23-24-4

Detail 22421448

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handles on multiple reach in coolers. Spilled whipped cream inside reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22421451

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 22421444

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage plastic cups at back bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22421443

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of ground beef on floor in walk-in cooler. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site

33-17-4

Detail 22421446

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Multiple garbage/trash cans heavily soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 22421449

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Gray bus tubs for dishes.

08B-12-5

Detail 22421450

Basic - Stored food not covered. In multiple cooler locations: reach in freezer and 2 reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22421447

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02B-02-5

Detail 21995068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on lunch menus Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-15: Time Extended

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-17-6

Detail 21859917

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer next to fryers. Raw beef removed from original packaging in container over ready to eat foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21859912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line next to fryers. wings (86F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112F - Hot Holding). Operator stated that the food items had been out for no more than 1 hour. Discussed use of TPHC vs hot holding techniques

29-42-4

Detail 21859910

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Currently installed before splitter Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21859908

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. February tags

31A-11-4

Detail 21859907

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at interior bar. Lemons and ice in wells

53B-01-5

Detail 21859916

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21859914

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. Unable to provide proof for host(ess) and dish washers

02B-02-5

Detail 21859909

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on lunch menus Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21859911

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate. Interior upper rear corner of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

10-20-4

Detail 21859906

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21859913

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Across from grill top on cook line. Utensils in standing water at 81°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 21859915

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At rear bar

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 21385164

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

03A-02-5

Detail 21385152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk wing batter (54F - Cold Holding) now utilizing time as a public health control Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21385153

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Y splitter at mop sink

02C-03-5

Detail 21385163

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21385166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard dirty Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21385159

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

03F-10-5

Detail 21385165

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided a copy and instructed on how to fill out Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21385157

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21385161

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21385155

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 21385156

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 21385154

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 21385162

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21385158

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21385160

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked shrimp Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20724271

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.cleaning chemicals store over closed hot sauce Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 20724268

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by yellow hose going into a can on the cook line by batter station. Side bar hand sink not accessible due to liquor rack blocking access. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20724269

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sliced guard soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20724272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 20724273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 20724270

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in contact with the ice. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

10-06-5

Detail 20724274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl in cooked rice. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 20719571

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter packets left out for 2 days

03A-02-5

Detail 20719561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 47° chicken breast 46° raw fish 45° cook states unplugged unit while filtering fryers. Placed in freezer. Butter left out for 2 days 75° Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20719560

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.cleaning chemicals store over closed hot sauce Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20719564

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by yellow hose going into a can on the cook line by batter station. Side bar hand sink not accessible due to liquor rack blocking access.

31B-02-4

Detail 20719556

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20719570

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. Can't find.

22-02-4

Detail 20719557

Intermediate - Sliced guard soiled.

21-16-4

Detail 20719568

Basic - Clean linens stored on belt loops of apron on cooks.

12B-07-4

Detail 20719558

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above nachos

40-06-5

Detail 20719566

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Helmet and bag in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20719567

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 20719559

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken raw being prepped

23-03-4

Detail 20719565

Basic - Hood filters soiled.

10-20-4

Detail 20719569

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20719563

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in contact with the ice.

10-06-5

Detail 20719562

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl in cooked rice.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20377495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hamburger (44°F - Cold Holding); fish (45°F - Cold Holding); hot dog (56°F - Cold Holding); chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); clams casino (44°F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (48°F - Cold Holding); fish (46°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding) Manager documented temperatures approximately 1 hour ago One cooler got unplugged to plug in fryer machine manager plugged back in Manager rapidly chilled product in freezer ** Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20377497

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near tooth picks and condiments Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20377499

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20377491

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 20377494

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. For some employees

14-01-5

Detail 20377496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan in rice no handle

08B-38-4

Detail 20377493

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and in dry storage area

10-20-4

Detail 20377498

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 20377492

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil/ cardboard used as shelf cover. Under cooks table