SOUTH FORK RESTAURANT & BAR
950 SE INDIAN ST, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-247-7382
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At Burger Daddy, approximately 5 small flying insects landing on wall, garbage cans.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025030373 | Feb 25, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- Pimento cheese 2/24, honey butter 2/21, garlic butter 2/21 and cooked garlic 2/09 not used within 7 days- see stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar area- non food grade paper napkins used to store dried lemon- operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At burners station cookline- employee handled raw ground beef then proceeded to engage in handling clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At milkshake station- Milk 65F- cold holding, whipped cream 70F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter bar shelf- Chemicals blue spray bottle stored over single service spoons
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by small table - operator removed.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter/ bar area- blue chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator removed.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SOUTH FORK-Ice buckets stored on shelf, not inverted. Operator corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. SOUTH FORK-At dry storage, employee purse on shelf with food items. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. SOUTH FORK-At walk in freezer, ice cream and boxes of French fries stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At South Fork walk in cooler, Bolognese (50F - Cooling)2:45 since 6:00 prior day; cooked tomato sauce (52F - Cooling)@2:2045 since 6:00 prior day; clam chowder (47F - Cooling)@2:45 since 6:00 prior day. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found At Burger Daddy, approximately 5 small flying insects landing on wall, garbage cans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Burger Daddy walk in cooler, Raw hamburgers stored over cut onions. Advised operator of proper storage. At South Fork, raw shell eggs stored over cooked tomatoes. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At South Fork walk in cooler, ROP tuna thawed. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At South Fork walk in cooler, Bolognese (50F - Cooling)2:45 since 6:00 prior day; cooked tomato sauce (52F - Cooling)@2:2045 since 6:00 prior day; clam chowder (47F - Cooling)@2:45 since 6:00 prior day. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At South Fork walk in cooler, clam chowder (47F - Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator place item into walk in cooler for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Burger Daddy mop sink, no vacuum breaker where there's a hose attached.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At walk in cooler, cooked octopus held less than 48hours in vacuum packaging without an approved HAACP plan. Operator removed product from vacuum packaging
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At Burger Daddy, ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At South Fork walk in cooler, ROP tuna thawed. See stop sale.
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The current plans does not match the restaurant.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of coconut milk
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dry storage area, 3 small flying insects not landing on any food, dishes or cooking equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over sliced apples. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed eggs.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in freezer, ROP salmon thawed. See stop sale.
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 front counter low boy, raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter low boy, raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24hours. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour prior to. Operator placed item into freezer for quick chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The current plans does not match the restaurant.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in freezer, ROP salmon thawed. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on the floor.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork and raw shrimp over bread not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage guidelines.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At Mop sink, splitter added.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster and clams tags no date of last order sold.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with perforated pan in sink at server soda station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in auxiliary prep kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in main kitchen 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.
Dec 14, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw scallops over arugula and cooked pasta reach in cooler by cook range. Operator stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Clams and oysters tags not in chronological order. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag maintenance.
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.