RINALDI'S DELI
3610 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 7726005354
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license,
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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/
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license,
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicne bottle stored over food preparation area/storage.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap and bleach in squeeze bottles with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through out kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as food contact surface on multiple food items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties over cooked chicken patties and French fries at reach in freezer. All products opened from commercial packaging.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen and sandwich assembly line.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs in top portion of make table reach in cooler, positioned behind cooked chicken. Operator placed raw shell eggs in front.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf next to single service to go boxes and bread. Operator removed hydrogen peroxide.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (72F - Cooling) at 9:40 since 8:00 - 72F 9:55 Observed at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill.
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/ Phil Rinault expired 8/18/23 Cindy Rinault expired 8/30/23
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.