VESUVIO'S PIZZERIA
4225 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 7722883373
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped container in the ground- picked up container and then proceeded to handle clean containers and food without washing their handed educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelf hydrogen peroxide stored over canned food- operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board- operator removed.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At kitchen dry storage area, #10 can of black olives-dented. See stop sale.
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/ Person in charge-Raffaele Perrotta
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen near three compartment sink, designated hand sink used for other purposes as evident by food debris inside sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At rear of kitchen, spray bottle containing toxic substance, unlabeled.
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, several boxes of food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from designated hand sink at rear of kitchen.
Apr 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomato sauce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, pasta fagiole (45F - Cooling)@2:36 since 6:00pm previous day. Product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomato sauce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station, fresh garlic and oil (76F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Operator placed item into cooler for quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline, handwashing sink used for other purpose as evident by dirty plate in sink. At front counter, soiled rags sitting in hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw beef stored over calamari. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen, glass cleaner stored on shelf with seasonings. Advised operator of proper chemical storage, Operator removed.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Walk in cooler: marinara (45F - Cooling) Per operator, sauce has been cooling since the evening of 4/11. Sauce was in a tightly rapped deep container. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. 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. Walk in cooler: marinara (45F - Cooling) Per operator, sauce has been cooling since the evening of 4/11. Sauce was in a tightly rapped deep container. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lemon butter sauce (125F - Cooling) at 1:55 since 1:40 - 117F 2:20 Observed on counter in prep kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator added bags of ice to sauce.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary spray sanitizer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Operator labeled properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and air vents soiled with dust in prep area.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 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. Observed Raw beef Philly meat (not in commercial packaging) over French fries and cooked clams, reach in freezer by fryer station. Operator stored properly.
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 Marinara with no time mark. Per operator, marinara out of temperature control for 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of thawed spinach in hand wash sink by back door. Operator removed bucket of spinach.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided at time of inspection. Per operator, going to purchase test kit today.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed house made Lasagna in freezer not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking procedure for house made products kept in freezer for future service. Operator labeled properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle with degreaser not labeled hanging on rack by back door. 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.