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FANTINI'S NEW HAVEN STYLE APIZZA

1670 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 561-373-1927

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5319103
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to- change gloves and Handel clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reach in cooler - cooked pasta 67F at 3:00 to 67F at 3:15( cooling since 1:00)- food stored in tightly sealed bags- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler by prep area- cannoli cream prepared more than 24 hours ago- not dated- operator dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between kitchen half wall and reach in cooler counter- operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw beef stored over bread - operator removed and stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink- at cookline.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food in kitchen with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline - Utensil stored in Standing water of 80F
Basic/10-07-4
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
At mop sink: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4/Return visit Apr 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
At mop sink: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Duck legs (106F- hot holding) - per manager, items placed on tray and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Manager moved into walk in cooler to chill. 70F at 4:30)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at hand wash sink at bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean plastic container at drying rack in kitchen manager put items out to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored outside. Observed pizza dough on baking trays outside
Basic/08B-42-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple bags of trash Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents at back dumpster.
Basic/33-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 72F at cook line 90F at bar.
Basic/10-07-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, Tomato soup in walk in dated 11/5. Exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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 cook line, cooked fingerling potatoes (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked fingerling potatoes (52F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink with hose connected.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located at second sink by cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.