BROOKLYN JOE'S
3466 SE DIXIE HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772.219.2211
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (116F - Hot Holding) Observed in food warmer by cook range. Operator returned to stove to reheat, rechecked 171F.
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2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025011410 | Feb 20, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023060352 | Oct 17, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. At front counter - employee used antiseptic the handle clean containers without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in prep area soiled and flooring in back of establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At storage area - single service pizza boxes stored on the floor.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. At walk in Cooler container of sauce stored on floor -operator removed off the floor.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 cook line, meatballs in marinara (122F - Hot Holding). Operator stated product held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator placed item onto stove to reheat.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee cell phone on in use cutting board. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bin of pizza sauce stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved item to shelf.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Soiled wiping cloth on counter
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) under hand sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef washed hands in triple sink
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Shredded mozzarella (53F - Cooling) at 11:48 am to 52F at 12:09 am since 11 am in pizza reach in cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. Operator removed from cooler and spread food item out to cool.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone over prep table across from cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to salad station reach in cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving at front pizza station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza bane Marie at front counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad station
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. At walk in cooler, pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held over 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held over 6 hours. See stop sale.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag in direct contact with pizza dough at walk in cooler, thank you to go bags in direct contact with bread rolls at reach in freezer in prep kitchen. Operator stored all products properly.
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. Salad flip top cooler: shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned on top portion of cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad flip top cooler: shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned on top portion of cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (116F - Hot Holding) Observed in food warmer by cook range. Operator returned to stove to reheat, rechecked 171F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Goo gone and hair gel over dressing packets at storage shelf by pizza oven. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected triple sink and sanitizer bucket to 50ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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 veal over cooked chicken tenders reach in freezer by dish area, raw beef over bread and cooked beef reach in freezer prep kitchen, raw ground pork over deli meats walk in cooler. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock. Operator removed splitter and installed a vacuum breaker.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pizza sauce (ingredients added) (47F - Cooling) at 1:35 since 12:30 -47F at 2:03 Observed on counter at pizza station. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee Rinsing pasta in hand wash sink. Educated employee on hand wash sink use.
Stored food not covered. Observed Bagged flour not covered in prep area.
Oct 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over pizza sauce stainless reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (ingredients added) (45F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath at pizza station. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature control for 30 minutes. Operator returned to reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed White board eraser, hand sanitizer over single use plates and to go containers on shelf leading into dish washing area. Operator stored properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salad reach in: sliced turkey and cheese roll (56F - Cooling) at 11:20 since 10:30 - 54F 11:50; Pizza reach in: sliced meatballs (51F - Cooling) at 11:25 since 8:30 - 50F 11:50 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
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