THIRSTY TURTLE

Name: THIRSTY TURTLE
Address: 13981 US HWY 1, JUNO BEACH, FL, 33408
Telephone: 561.627.8991

JUNO BEACH, FL

dba PANHANDLER INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Thirsty Turtle Sea Grill is a seating restaurant with 160 seats located at 13981 US Highway 1 in Juno Beach. The establishment operates Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10 PM. The restaurant offers table service and takeout options, with vegetarian-friendly selections available.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

Food Safety Score

65 /100 · Below average

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Mar 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 2 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Mar 18, 2026 — cycle score 89 (60% weight) · 1 high, 0 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 3, 2025 — cycle score 28 (40% weight) · 7 high, 5 intermediate, 2 basic · Administrative complaint recommended

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Mar 18, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	0	1	2
Violations Found H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique Class: Food Visit ID: 13587774 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 3, 2025	Routine - Food	Administrative complaint recommended	7	5	2	14
Violations Found H · V01 ×2 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V03 ×3 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 ×2 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V09 No contamination Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records I · V31 ×4 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities Class: Food Visit ID: 10877505 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 13981 US HWY 1
JUNO BEACH, FL 33408
Seating: 160 seats
Phone: 561.627.8991
DBPR District: District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code): Hernando (code 27)

License

License Number: SEA6010289
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Mar 18, 2026

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