Florida’s restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every few weeks, we provide that information for you.
Each inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
Last month: Mspanrtin County restspanurspannt inspections
Read more:St. Lucie County restspanurspannt inspections
Also:Indispann River County restspanurspannt inspections
In the last 30 days, 99 passed inspection at the first visit. Twenty-four restaurants did not pass the first inspection at first visit. Three restaurants passed with no violations.
Shutdowns
Phapha’s Taste, 3711 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart. Closed Sept. 26; re-opened Sept. 29. See most violations section.
No violations
Holiday Inn Express, 7900 SW Lost River Road, Stuart
Sailfish Point Marina, 6600 N. Marina Way, Stuart
McArthur Golf Club, 6550 SE Osprey St., Hobe Sound
Did not pass first inspection
Scooter’s Fun Food & Spirits., 8913 SE Bridge Rd., Hobe Sound
Panda Garden, 3394 SE Federal Hwy., Stuart
Zaxby’s, 4200 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach
Phapha’s Taste, 3711 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart
Firehouse Subs, 2962 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2491 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach
China Garden, 3114 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm Ci
Harry & The Natives, 11910 SE Federal Hwy., Hobe Sound
Two Brothers Pizza, 8423 SE Church St., Hobe Sound
Hurricane Grill and Wings, 2355 SW Martin Hwy., Palm City
Ripper’s Restaurant, 4207 SW Martin Hwy., Palm City
Taste a Culinary Adventure, 11750 SE Dixie Hwy., Hobe Sound
Pastaio Handmade Pasta & Pizza, 3290 Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City
Goose Pub, 1969 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach
Larry’s Landing, 3584 SW Armellini Ave., Palm City
Taylor Beach House Café, 9126 SE Bridge Rd., Hobe Sound
Baja Grill, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart
Galaxy Diner, 6590 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart
The Florida Club, 9005 SW Old Royal Drive, Stuart
Lure’s Riverfront Restaurant, 3300 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Wok N Roll of Wang, 6578 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart
Shrimper’s Grill & Raw Bar, 4903 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart
Max’s Bagel N Bean Co, 3319 S. U.S. 1, Stuart
Guiseppe’s Italian Grill, 840 Indian St., Stuart
Most violations in last 30 days
Pspanstspanio Hspanndmspande Pspanstspan &spanmp; Pizzspan, 3290 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City. Cited for 20 violations including ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; no hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours; live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within seven days after opening/preparation; stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment; clam/mussels tags not marked with last date served; equipment drain line draining into hand wash sink; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink- at hand wash sink by cook line; raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory; ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked; spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled; water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; and mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Rspanmen Hspannspan spannd Sushi, 2661 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Cited for 20 violations including cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area; employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; floor area(s) covered with standing water; food stored on floor; in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers; raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation; stored food not covered; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner; non-food-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; and no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink.
Chinspan Gspanrden, 3114 SW Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City. Cited for 18 violations including bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food; current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area; employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation; food stored on floor; stored food not covered; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit; non-food-grade bags used in direct contact with food; non-food-grade containers used for food storage; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; food being cooled by non-approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Lure’s Riverfront Restspanurspannt, 3330 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach. Cited for 18 violations including clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner; cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable; employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area; employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; food stored on floor; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; plumbing system in disrepair; unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food; dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands; live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; toxic substance/chemical improperly stored; food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime; and required employee training expired for some employees.
Gspanlspanxy Diner, 6590 S. Kanner Hwy., Stuart. Cited for 16 violations including employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; stored food not covered; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; container of medicine improperly stored; non-food-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature; raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; food being cooled by non-approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. Hand wash sink by cook line used to dump ice; and required employee training expired for all employees.
Phspanphspan’s Tspanste, 3711 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart. Cited for 15 violations including clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed; food stored on floor; opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers; single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed; stored food not covered; non-food-grade bags used in direct contact with food; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found; stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/ temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions; no plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress; and ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
South Fork Restspanurspannt &spanmp; Bspanr, 900 SE Indian St., Stuart. Cited for 14 violations including covered waste receptacle not provided in women’s bathroom; current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; no hand washing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees; non-food-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust; time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; hand wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink; no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products; and raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means.
Guiseppe’s Itspanlispann Grill, 840 Indian St., Stuart. Cited for 14 violations including ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- throughout kitchen area; clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; food stored on floor; opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers; stored food not covered; presence of insects, rodents, or other pests; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; and no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink.
Lspan Forchettspan, 7820 SW Lost River Rd., Stuart. Cited for 13 violations including clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed; current hotel and restaurant license not displayed; employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; food stored on floor; stored food not covered; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; certified food manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items; hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing; required employee training expired for all employees; spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Shrimper’s Grill &spanmp; Rspanw Bspanr, 4903 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart. Cited for 13 violations employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items; ice build-up in outside walk-in freezer; reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at small reach in cooler behind upstairs bar; standing water in reach-in-cooler at cook line and at tall reach in cooler by bread box; wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust- throughout kitchen; live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area; raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged; stop sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse; time/ temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit; food being cooled by non-approved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection; and hand wash sink used for purposes other than hand washing.
Read complete reports
The Floridspan Depspanrtment of Business spannd Professionspanl Regulspantion’s Division of Hotels spannd Restspanurspannts conduct more than 48,000 inspections a year using a three-tier system for food safety and sanitation inspections.
The three-tiered system includes high priority violations, which indicate a direct concern related to possible food-borne illness; intermediate violations, which reference an incident that could contribute to a food-borne illness if not corrected; and basic violations, which identify good retail practices.
To read the complete reports, or check on your favorite restaurant, go to https://dspantspan.tcpspanlm.com/restspanurspannt-inspections/mspanrtin/ which is updated daily and is searchable by restaurant name.
Report a food service complaint
Contact the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 or access the Division of Hotels and Restaurants online complspanint form at MyFloridaLicense.com. You can also complete span complspanint form and mail it to the division.