THE TINY TURTLE
249 MINUTEMEN CSWY STE R, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
License #1506472
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →THE TINY TURTLE in COCOA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 19, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line sliced cheese (61F - Cold Holding) stored above fill line of unit; whipped cream (59F - Cold Holding) left on cutting board after use
- [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service on footer below hand wash sink at bar
- [21-16-4] Clean linens stored in improper location. In restroom at kitchen entry hallway. Operator moved
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Moved to dish. Red cutting board is no longer cleanable. Discarded
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and salamander units are soiled. Employee began cleaning
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic storage cups not inverted on shelf in prep area
- [45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to hand wash sink in kitchen
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THE TINY TURTLE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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