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2331 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-293-9792
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect flying above cook line, landing on in-use metal sauce bowls and sealed plastic wrapped cookies in kitchen. Operator removed metal food bowl and washed, rinsed And sanitized Operator attempted to kill small flying insect.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler at front Cook line: sliced cheese (50F) shredded cheese (50F); cut tomatoes (50F); cut lettuce (51F) cold holding Per operator food removed from storage and placed inside reach in cooler, left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Advised operator to place items in colder unit to quick chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided at time of inspection
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No heat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Oct 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect flying above cook line, landing on in-use metal sauce bowls and sealed plastic wrapped cookies in kitchen. Operator removed metal food bowl and washed, rinsed And sanitized Operator attempted to kill small flying insect.
No heat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed plastic Food storage containers cracked at storage rack in back kitchen
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch back of head/face then proceed handle bag of French Fries without washing hands first. Manager advised Employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled items correctly,
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food product on floor on walk in cooler, operator stored items properly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer at cook line, and walk in freezer at back kitchen
Mar 7, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of fryer at cook line. Operator removed.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household roach spray stored at chemical storage area. Advised operator to remove from building.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken buttermilk dredge (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chicken Buttermilk dredge is held in a cooler. Operator decided to temporarily use time control until cooler is repaired. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
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 Buttermilk dredge for zucchini with no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at register area. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown chemical in spray bottle not labeled. Operator discarded unknown chemical.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coolers throughout kitchen area.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Honey butter/prep area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. By Dish machine area.
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