REUBEN'S
3120 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990 · 561.288.3126
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain backed up at curbed mop sink on back dock.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023027428 | Apr 12, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Michael Blechman
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, unlabeled spray bottle containing chemical, unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw ground beef to working with cooked potatoes without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee after using cutting board to prep raw beef, failed to sanitize cutting board before cutting cooked potatoes. Reviewed proper cleaning procedures. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized correctly. See Stop Sale
Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee. Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee after using cutting board to prep raw beef, failed to sanitize cutting board before cutting cooked potatoes. Reviewed proper cleaning procedures. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized correctly. See Stop Sale
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jun 4, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the back of the kitchen
Sep 3, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pasta. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored properly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach in cooler: milk (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage stored next to table mixer in kitchen.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain backed up at curbed mop sink on back dock.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 50ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator cracking raw shell eggs then touched plate to plate food. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel in direct contact with lettuce at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed paper towel and used deli paper.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders and raw shaved beef over bagels at reach in freezer. All products opened from commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chemical spray bottle not labeled at chemical shelf. Advised operator to label all chemicals.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large catering platters in dry storage area stored upright.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean Spatulas and ladles stored in container with food debris.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 breakfast potatoes at flat top grill no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature since 8am. Operator placed time stamp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Sausage gravy at walk in cooler no date marking. Per operator, opened 11/5 at approximately 6am. Operator labeled properly.
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.