Turtle Shack Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Turtle Shack Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Turtle Shack Cafe was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Palm Coast restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Batter missing time stamp. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese sauce 130F. Reheated to 135F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Primed and it tested at 50ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed person wash hands with glove on. Then he began work. Addressed immediately and he washed his hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Creamer not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down. Person in charge hung it up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys above microwave. Deodorant on shelf with food.
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slaw 44F, pasta salad 44F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook take a plate to dish and come back to line and attempt to put gloves on. Addressed immediately and cook washed his hands then put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff do not have and training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cook line has grease. Floor through out kitchen prep room has debris all over it.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops were on top of soda boxes. Person in charge removed scoops to dish room. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour lid is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. French and sweet potatoes thawing at room temperature. Still mostly frozen. Person in charge pet back into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold on sides of inside.
22-20-5
52
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turtle Shack Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Turtle Shack Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Turtle Shack Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Turtle Shack Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Turtle Shack Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Turtle Shack Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Turtle Shack Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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