BONEFISH GRILL
2283 S FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772.288.4388
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025078712 | Sep 19, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024022183 | Mar 28, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast removed from stove and plated to order at 160F Chef put chicken back on stove to cook fully to 165F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken made on 8/17 See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken made on 8/17 See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top reach in coolers at cook line: cooked pineapple sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (45F cold holding); Per operator food not prepped or portioned today and out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator placed covers back on coolers to bring foods down to 41F
Freezer Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot water at hand wash sink located at front expo next to office And at cook line Establishment has another 3 hand wash sinks running at 85F + at time of inspection Advised operator to bring hot water to85F
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed Krab meat running in water at 90F Operator removed and put in cooler
Sep 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled cloth then engaged in food preparation without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Live, small flying insects found At prep kitchen area- approximately 10 small flying insects landing on shelves boxes of food and clean containers over food prep tables. At server station expo area of kitchen- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on boxes of single service items on storage shelving. At bar area approximately 2 small flying insects landing on bar display shelving.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked chicken rolls in low boy stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored items properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bag of cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding); at overflow line in plastic container inside open flip top cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items placed inside flip top cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Operator moved to colder area of cooler to chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water/ water dripping from inside onto floor from short stainless reach in cooler at cook line
Aug 14, 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 with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without a beard guard while preparing food. Advised operator of proper hair restraints while preparing food.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw tuna stored over leafy greens. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line steam well, clam chowder (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated product held for 1/2 hour prior to. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator reheated product to 165F
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw bacon and raw beef over home fries not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Advised operator to put home fries over raw meats.
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 Butter and roasted garlic on cook line with no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator place time mark for remaining 3 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing Vacuum breaker at mop sink for 1 of 3 connections on splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cooler lids on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish drying rack.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of Artichoke Hearts
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm Quat at bar 3 compartment sink
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Haddock and cod over bread in walk in freezer
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle on shelf with plates at server/expo area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest forest freezer for plates and fries and chest freezer for ice cream
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up of grease on shelf over grill and shelf over fryers Heavy build up of debris on top of fryers Grease build up on side of grill Debris build up on hood filters over grill and hood filters in back prep area has heavy dust build up Build up debris on monitor at cook line Heavy build up of debris on salamander rack and salamander at cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelf in fish cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in fish cooler at cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink in back prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container in back prep area
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.