Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
14 S Third St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 16 times since 2016, accumulating 72 violations—an average of 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring, including improper cooking temperatures cited in at least 3 inspections, hand washing violations, consumer advisory failures, and allergen awareness lapses. The January 13, 2025 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 6 violations were found, including high-priority issues with consumer advisory and allergen awareness. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 documented 1 high-priority violation but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 4 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach are: Toilet facilities, Outer openings protected, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach had?
- Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach find?
- Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on September 2, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Green Turtle Tavern in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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