EIGHTEEN SEMINOLE STREET
18 SEMINOLE ST, Stuart FL 34994 · 772.463.0059
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle not label - operator labeled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cook line counter- non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with cooked eggplant- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler by cook line- raw chicken and pork stored over unwashed mushrooms operator removed and stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday - not date marked- operator date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and veal prepared Sunday not date marked- operator date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink 74F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle- at hand sink by dishwashing area.
Dec 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread in reach in cooler. Advised operator to remove into food safe bags
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce 118-125F ( - Hot Holding) on stove top in sauce pan Per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Advised operator to reheat items to 165F
Bottle of cooking oil stored on floor of kitchen
Bottom of reach in cooler soiled with, food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator wash hands for less than 5 seconds then proceed to handle clean food equipment in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread in direct contact with " Non food grade "thank you" bags in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed
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. Observed no Big 6 poster inside establishment. Emailed operator poster and printed at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator dump water into hand wash sink and refill water into coffee pot from hand wash sink next to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable or with chipped tiles\gaps underneath dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath shelf of prep table next to hand wash sink containing blender and food processor soiled with dirt and rust.
Apr 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline- non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with Cooked eggplant- operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw chicken stored over lemons - operator removed and stored properly. At glass reach in cooler- raw chicken and raw veal stored over bread- operator removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At glass reach in cooler- gallon of milk opened 04/08/25 not date marked- operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- yellow chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep counter- operator removed.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in cooler, bread stored in Thank You bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At hand wash sink in kitchen near ice machine, hot water knob in disrepair
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan by hand sink on cook line heavily covered in dust -dust on hood vents and surrounding area. -oven doors and cooler doors soiled on the outside -fan above 3bay sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to mop area and door to outside patio do not clues completely by themselves
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 10/29. Advised operator to put correct date
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. Provided operator with forms
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/
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in hallway by ice machine area blocked by prep table
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of dish Machine
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots stored on floor in warewashing area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep tables
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counter where oven and slicer are. Floor in warewashing area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan by hand sink on cook line heavily covered in dust -dust on hood vents and surrounding area. -oven doors and cooler doors soiled on the outside -fan above 3bay sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to mop area and door to outside patio do not clues completely by themselves
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.