Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach

Last inspected: September 24, 2025

6300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Overview

Baby Turtle in St Pete Beach has accumulated 132 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility operated previously as Postcard Inn Snack Shack Beach Bar and Tiki Bars. A 2022 fire safety citation noted a missing boiler insurance inspector report. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and employee health policies. Recent inspections in 2025 show compliance with zero violations recorded in May and September.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
132Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: September 24, 2025

Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.15 violations / inspection 6.15 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. -expired 121747 and 8/18/22
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— 6 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach last inspected?
Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach had?
Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach find?
Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach was most recently inspected on September 24, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach ever been shut down?
No, Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Baby Turtle in St. Pete Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Postcard Inn Snack Shack Beach Bar and Tiki Bars (2022).

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