GAFFORD
47 SW FLAGLER AVE, Stuart FL 34994 · 772.221.9517
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over who,e muscle beef
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline e raw ground beef stored over raw lamb - operator removed and stored 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. At flip top cooler at cookline - cooked cauliflower 52F- cold holding- food store above fill line a¿¿ food and not prepared or portioned today a¿¿ food at a temperature overnight a¿¿see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cookline - cooked cauliflower 52F- cold holding- food store above fill line a¿¿ food and not prepared or portioned today a¿¿ food at a temperature overnight a¿¿see stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing areas - chemical spray bottles not labeled - operator labeled.
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked apple made on site 3/18 food exceeds 7 days past preparation 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 apple made on site 3/18 food exceeds 7 days past preparation See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on cook line cooked duck wings (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepared or portioned today and moved from walk in cooler into reach in cooler, left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator moved items into walk in cooler to quick chill
Apr 16, 2025Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wash cloth solution stored on floor. Operator removed.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat lettuce inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shrimp (70F-cold holding) inside plastic container prep sink in kitchen. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator began procedures to bring shrimp to temperature.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water at 70F in plastic container in prep sink. Operator began prep process to bring shrimp back to temperature.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can tomato sauce
Nov 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle hamburger bun and lettuce with bare hands. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over who,e muscle beef
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area evidenced by coffee in sink
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna entree
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink replaced with dishwasher, hand sink dual purpose
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.