ATARDECER CHAPIN INC
3164 SE DIXIE HWY, Stuart FL 34997
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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NOV 25
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Thank you to go bags in direct contact with cooked chili rellenos in white chest freezer in kitchen. Advised operator to use only food safe bags like ziplock bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken over raw beef large white chest freezer by restroom. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Cooked cabbage dated 2/28 in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. beef (122F - Cooling); chicken at 2:05 since 12:45 - 116F 2:23 (126F - Cooling) at 2:05 since 12:45 - 111F 2:23 Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Antonio Garcia, expired 1/27/19
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Cooked Chili rellenos frozen, not date tracked in white chest freezer in kitchen. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For 3 door cooler in kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain pipe broken which would allow waste water to spill onto ground on back dock.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter on wall in kitchen by grill and steam table.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked black beans (110F - Hot Holding) Per operator, made fresh today. Observed in plastic container inside metal pan at steam table. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. Advised operator to place directly into metal pan on steam table after reheating for hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dish washing liquid and glass cleaner stored next to single service to go boxes and lids at outside storage room. Operator stored properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta (110F - Cooling) at 11:15 since 11:00 - 107F 11:35 Observed in plastic container on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator, customers can order eggs undercooked on request for breakfast menu items. No consumer advisory at time of inspection. Consumer advisory sent to operator.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.