25 Martin County restaurants fail inspection
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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Martin County, Florida, for the week of April 15-21, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
St. Lucie County: 3 restaurants get perfect scores; 7 fail inspection
Indian River County: One restaurant gets perfect score; 1 fails inspection
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Which Martin County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their April 15-21 inspections and no violations were found.
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort, 3801 Greenwood Way, Palm City**
Mr Gyro's Greek and Mediterranean Grill, 2383 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart**
Pylos Greek Kuzina, 3291 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City**
Sailfish Sports Club & Grille, 1200 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart **
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Martin County restaurants had high priority violations?
Banyan Creek Golf Club
1701 SW Crane Creek Avenue, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw sausage and raw salmon over cooked boneless chicken at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Cooked rice dated 4/11, cooked lobster dated 4/10. See stop sale.
Brick Oven Pizza
3132-3138 Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription pills stored over almonds and pasta on storage rack by hot line. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw ground beef over cooked macaroni and cheese and French fries at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tequila cream sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter at pizza station. Per operator, left out to thaw. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - 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. No time stamp for garlic butter observed at pizza station. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
City Diner Of Stuart
2660 SE Federal Hwy #1, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations
High Priority - Full text of violation 1 can of black olives **Warning**
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/23 Operator renewed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw liver stored over commercially packaged vegetables. Operator moved liver to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of cooked pasta. Operator moved eggs. At walk in cooler, raw bacon stored over sauces. Operator stored property **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef Advised operator to store properly **Warning**
High Priority - 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 reach in cooler-cook line, beef stroganoff (47F - Cold Holding); operator stated item held overnight. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; see stop sale. At reach in cooler, cooked pasta (57F - Cold holding) Operator stated item stored overnight. see stop sale All items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler-cook line, beef stroganoff (47F - Cold Holding); operator stated item held overnight. See stop sale. At reach in cooler, pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) stored overnight; see stop sale. At reach in cooler, cooked pasta (57F - Cold holding) Operator stated item stored overnight. see stop sale All items not prepared or portioned today. At cook line low boy, raw hamburgers (45F - Cold Holding), cooked potatoes (59F - Cold holding) Per operator stored for approximately 2 hours Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler. At walk in cooler milk (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (48F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (48F - Cold Holding); Greek pie (45F - Cold Holding); stuffed peppers (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp sauce (57F - Cold Holding); Bolognese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator items stored approximately 2 hours. Operator opened freezer door to help temperature of cooler drop down, A/C maintenance guy is here. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line prep table, oven cleaner stored on shelf with cooked biscuits. Medicine stored over prep tableOperator removed cleaner . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Crabby's Oyster Bar
1868 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach
Routine Inspection on April 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (39-46F - Cold Holding)in unit #2 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food overstocked; smaller portions made; garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding) in cooler 1 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food left outside for approximately 30 minutes; food placed back in the cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Cracker Barrel #241
7461 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over bacon croutons not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Cracker Barrel #500
4101 Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach
Routine Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs and proceeded to prepare plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
High Priority - 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 pushed garbage down with bare hands, then proceeded to cook food on flat top grill without washing hands. Employee was advised by inspector to wash hands before preparing food. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - 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 cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated eggs was stored overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Ellies Downtown Deli LLC
18 E 6 St, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm, 3 compartment sink chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, Raw steaks over waffles. Advised operator of proper storage.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler, chicken over steaks, steaks over waffles. Advised operator of proper storage.
High Priority - 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 display cooler; potato salad (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. At glass door reach in cooler, Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today. Held overnight. See stop sale. At cook line flip top cooler; shredded cheese (59F - Cold holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F - Cold Holding) Products held for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to ice down products to reach 41F. Operator applied ice to products. At front counter display cooler; potato salad (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; shredded cheese (59F - Cold holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (52F - Cold Holding) Products held for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to ice down products to reach 41F. Operator applied ice to products. At front counter display cooler; potato salad (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. At glass door reach in cooler, Cole slaw (54F - Cold Holding); onion sauce (51F - Cold Holding) Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today. Held overnight. See stop sale.
Fin and Flame Grill and Oyster Bar
3208 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over sauces at middle reach in cooler on cook line. Raw fish over fruit (both products not in commercial packaging) and raw fish over sweet potato fries not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Advised operator to use time control or return product to cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Hose Bibb by back dry storage area.
Guiseppes Italian Grill
840 Indian St, Willoughby Crossroads, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over cooked Clams reach in cooler on cook line, raw veal over lettuce reach in cooler on cook line. Raw frog legs and raw shrimp over broccoli not in commercial packaging reach in freezer next to walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter added. Operator installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Hammock Creek Golf Club
2400 SW Golden Bear Way, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw buffalo shrimp over bread at reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg sandwich (125F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot holding unit at bar. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned up temperature on holding unit to bring product up to 165+F. Melted Butter (80F hot holding) Observed on counter in kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2.5 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Hurricane Grill and Wings
1729 SE Indian St, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw beef sirloin stored over tortillas and raw shrimp stored over Mac and cheese and tater tots. Operator stored properly**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline flip top low boy sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food items been in cooler approximately 1 1/2 hour. Not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to add ice products to fascilitate cooling. Operator added ice to items. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline par cooked chicken wings (91F - Hot Holding). Operator store approximately 30 min prior. Advised operator to re- heat product to 165F . All hot holding items has to kept at 135F or higher.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals hanging on edge of shelf with sauces. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Jan's Place Restaurant
1990 Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach
Routine Inspection on April 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In cooler #1 at cook line; See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (62F - Cold Holding) on ice at expo line ; food not listed on TPHC form; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food added on the form; potato salad (42-50F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food overstocked; smaller portioned made ; raw shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50F - Cold Holding) cooler #3 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill ; sliced cheese (44-52F - Cold Holding); in cooler #3 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food not stored properly in the pan; food stored flat in dipper pan; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (116F - Hot Holding)under heat lamp at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food to be reheated to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Jan's Place Restaurant
1990 Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach
Routine Inspection on April 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In cooler #1 at cook line; See stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. In cooler #1 at cook line; See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort
3801 Greenwood Way, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken wild rice soup (117F - Cooling) at 11:30 since 9:20 Observed in sealed plastic containers on counter in kitchen. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over cooked meatballs chest freezer on cook line, both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed raw oysters in walk in freezer, no tag present at time of inspection.
High Priority - 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. Walk in cooler: ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); bagged tuna (53F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See Stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45-46F - Cold Holding) Flip top cooler by grill: Observed in shallow pan filled above rim of pan. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed overstocked cheese in bottom portion of cooler. Walk in cooler: ground beef (55F - Cold Holding); bagged tuna (53F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See Stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Mr Gyro's Greek and Mediterranean Grill
2383 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
10 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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 walk in cooler Cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); chicken kabobs (47F - Cold Holding); spinach quiche stuffing (50F - Cold Holding); chicken lemon soup (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food items were not prepared or portioned today. All food items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler Cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); chicken kabobs 47F- cold holding); spinach quiche stuffing (50F - Cold Holding); chicken lemon soup (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food items were not prepared or portioned today. All food items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F or use time control At steam table spinach pies (108F - Hot Holding). Operator baked pies this morning at approximately 8:00am and place them on top of. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage, cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with food products. Advised operator to move chemicals to lower shelf. Operator moved chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Ny Chinese Restaurant Inc Of Pc
1365 SW Martin Hwy, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw shrimp and raw beef white reach in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Sent storage chart to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw chicken and raw shrimp over unwashed produce at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed After burn cream over flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Olympic Diner
2951 SW High Meadows Ave, Palm City
Complaint Inspection on April 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - 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 sliced Gyro meat on cook line, no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator added time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Oralees
5062 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders not in commercial packaging over hot dogs at white chest freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At Mop sink with splitter attached.
Pipers Landing Country Club
6160 SW Thistle Ter, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can Sliced beets dented to seem of can.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over onion rings not in commercial packaging , raw ground beef over cooked rice not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Pylos Greek Kuzina
3291 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Ground beef over raw lamb chops reach in cooler on cook line, raw ground beef over raw lamb at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler by microwaves: hummus (47F - Cold Holding); dolmas (cooked rice) (46F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding); spanakopita (cooked Spinach) (46F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler by fryer: The yogurt sauce (46F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (52F - Cold Holding); seared tuna (62F - Cold Holding) Per operator, all products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator moved all tcs products to freezer to quick chill. Operator added ice to cooler before restocking new tcs products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Rocky's Sub Shop & Cafe
3219 SW Mapp Rd, Palm City
Routine Inspection on April 17
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shaved beef over cooked meatballs and mozzarella sticks not in commercial packaging white reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Sammy J'S
6027 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
4 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over cooked sausage and cooked potatoes at reach in freezer by dish area. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (85-86F - Hot Holding) - Observed in pan on flat top. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed from pan and put onions directly on flat top; rechecked 177F. **Corrected On-Site**
Sammy J'S
6027 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart
Complaint Inspection on April 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
3 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator set up triple sink; chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar
4903 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart
Complaint Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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. Observed Raw chicken over raw conch walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Tuna salad made 4/7, spinach dip (cooked spinach) made 4/6. See stop sale.
High Priority - 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. Middle flip top cooler cook line: scallops (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (50F - Cold Holding); grouper (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for 5+ hours. See stop sale. Operator added ice wands and ice bags to cooler.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle flip top cooler cook line: scallops (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (50F - Cold Holding); grouper (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for 5+ hours. See stop sale. Operator added ice wands and ice bags to cooler ; flip top cooler server expo: ranch dressing(buttermilk) (50F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (half and half) (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb back dock.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar
4903 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart
Complaint Inspection on April 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed Raw chicken over raw conch walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed Raw ground beef over fish fillets at walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
South Fork Restaurant & Bar
900 SE Indian St, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At Mop sink, splitter added.
The Hoffmann
3825 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach
Routine Inspection on April 15
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding);in 2 door cooler at cook line; door not closing properly; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator placed ice bucket to keep door shut; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - 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 - butter at cook line; as per operator food outside for 30 minutes; time marked **Corrected On-Site**
Willoughby Golf Club
3001 SE Doubleton Dr, Stuart
Routine Inspection on April 16
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw steak not in commercial packaging over tiramisu at walk in cooler, raw steak over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Chicken vegetable soup dated 4/8, chicken noodle soup dated 4/7, clam chowder dated 4/7. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - 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. Cook line Reach in cooler by steamer: pasteurized raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Reach in cooler by steamer: pasteurized raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Butane fuel canisters stored over clean plate ware by entrance to kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Stuart area restaurant and food truck inspections April 15-21: Restaurant inspection: 25 Martin fail
