Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach
Last inspected:
608 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has accumulated 209 violations across 47 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility was emergency-closed once and has a pronounced pattern of repeat violations in employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces — employee health reporting alone appears on 8 separate inspections. Recent inspection activity shows continued noncompliance, with 14 violations cited as recently as November 2025 and an administrative complaint recommended in October 2023. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 resulted in no further action after violations were documented.
Most recent closure: August 30, 2021 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Comparison to Flagler County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 violations per inspection
Flagler County Avg
4.07
violations / inspection
4.07 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Flagler County Avg
0.2
closures / facility
0.2 county average
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021040694 | $400.00 | Aug 30, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2019022668 | $200.00 | Mar 27, 2019 | Tampa | |
| 5--2017022261 | $360.00 | Feb 28, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At upstairs bar, fire extinguisher in the red.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (47)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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
— 4 inspections21 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach last inspected?
- Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach last shut down?
- Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach was last shut down on August 30, 2021 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach had?
- Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has had 47 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach find?
- Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach been fined?
- Tortugas Florida Kitchen Bar in Flagler Beach has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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