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BK#26880

3991 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 7723075328

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5319018
Grade history
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect landed on lettuce at sandwich make table. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026039044Jun 3, 2026Jun 24, 2026$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline hot box- hash browns 107-116F - hot holding- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 3, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At front door to restaurant.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2026 · Same. Time Extended
Jun 3, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect landed on lettuce at sandwich make table. See stop sale. Approximately 2 buzzing around in office, 1 buzzing around by soda rack
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found 1 flying insect landed on lettuce at sandwich make table. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At beef patty reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At front door to restaurant.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 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. At fry station hot holding unit- Hashbrowns 122F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed under tone as a public health control for remaining time.
High priority/03B-01-6
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee MT dew soda bottle on prep table in front of microwave in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris at cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior hose Bibb at drive thru next to electrical box no vacuum breaker installed discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Exterior hose Bibb at drive thru next to electrical box no vacuum breaker installed discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker. Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside walk in cooler covered pans of sliced tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at 9:45 since 7:00 to 50F at 10:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed cooling with operator who removed lids to allow for adequate air flow cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Inside walk in cooler covered pans of sliced tomatoes (48F - Cooling) at 12:30 since 8:55 to 47F at 12:40, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who removed lids and moved product to walk in freezer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine floor soiled with build up of soda syrup, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Under soda machine floor soiled with build up of soda syrup, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. Admin Complaint
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Inside of kitchen approximately 3 small flying insects landing on floor, discussed with operator eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize area. Inside managers office approximately 2 small live flying insects flying around landing on chair and wall, discussed with operator to eliminate small flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line in middle of kitchen sliced ham (73F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (74F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and place on make line approximately 1 hour ago, discussed with operator who moved products to time is a public health control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit next to fryers hash browns (119F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 30 minutes ago and hot held until served, discussed with operator who dropped hash browns in fryer to reheat to 165+F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior hose Bibb at drive thru next to electrical box no vacuum breaker installed discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside walk in cooler covered pans of sliced tomatoes (52F - Cooling) at 9:45 since 7:00 to 50F at 10:10, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed cooling with operator who removed lids to allow for adequate air flow cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine floor soiled with build up of soda syrup, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At kitchen, employee eating in food preparation area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot box on cookline: chicken nuggets 128F- out of temperature for 10 minutes. Operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between prep counters. Operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed raw Chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under heat lamp: hash browns (112-114F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control until heat lamp is able to hold food at 135+F.
High priority/03B-01-6
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up at reach in freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Insect control device installed over food storage area. Bug zapper over bread storage.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken patties over French fries and cooked sausage at reach in freezer by food assembly line. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed No time stamp for sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Per operator, products out of temperature control for 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato tots (120F - Hot Holding); French fries (118F - Hot Holding); egg sandwiches (118-127F - Hot Holding) - Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to discard product.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent bodily fluids procedure to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Sent allergen poster to operator.
Intermediate/53A-15-4/Warning
Food stored in a prohibited area. Bread stored on bread racks directly underneath bug zapper. Operator stored bread properly.
Basic/08B-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.