3 Martin County restaurants get perfect scores; 18 fail inspection

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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Martin County, Florida, for the week of April 22-28, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

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Which Martin County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?

These restaurants met all standards during their April 22-28 inspections and no violations were found.

** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week

Which Martin County restaurants had high priority violations?

Black Marlin (The)

53 W Osceola St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 22

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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over diced tomato bruschetta and sliced mushrooms reach in cooler on cook line. Raw tuna over French fries reach in freezer in dry storage area. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomato bruschetta (45F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in plastic cups, in metal pans in top portion of flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator to place products directly into metal pans. **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. butter (86F - Hot Holding) Observed in Squirt bottle on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place on time control. Time control procedure sent to operator.

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza

2311 E Ocean Blvd, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 23

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Observed dishes in sanitizer portion of three compartment sink at time of inspection. Operator dumped sanitizer water and set up fresh sanitizer water. Rechecked 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw calamari at sauté reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Cooked rice dated 4/9. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in saute reach in cooler In overstocked pan. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator cut ricotta in half and stored extra portion in cooler ; milk (47F - Cold Holding) Observed in small reach in cooler in server side station. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator, adjusted thermostat on 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. Observed Pizza no time mark on trays by pizza oven. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Castaways Isle LLC

911 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach

Routine Inspection on April 22

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

9 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over hot dogs in Avantico cooler at cook line; raw shell eggs over cheese stuffed poppers in cooler at cook line; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (48F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding);in the two Avantico coolers at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods moved to different coolers; beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler; foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; operator opened walk-in freezer door to chill foods; ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. sliced cheese (59-60F - Cooling)at 11:17 to 60-59 F at 11:35 since 10:45 ; in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; food moved to walk-in freezer to properly cool; **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (110F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; as per operator reheated to a boil on the stove before moved to steam table; food placed back in the stove to reheat to 165 F; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; **Corrective Action Taken**

Crackers Cafe LLC

15845 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown

Routine Inspection on April 25

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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork not in commercial packaging over onion rings at reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw bacon over bell peppers and tomatoes at walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (83F - Hot Holding) Observed on counter next to toaster oven. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator placed butter on flat top grill to heat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb back dock

Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House

1401 NE Indianriver Dr, Jensen Beach

Complaint Inspection on April 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

15 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. scalloped potatoes (47-51F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked yesterday; placed inside walk-in cooler to cool down covered and stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • 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) hose not inside chlorine bucket ; fixed to 100 ppm; **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched dessert cakes and pies with bare hands while plating the food at prep kitchen in the back; educated ; washed hands; tray of deserts placed in the cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at steam table; water discarded **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - 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. scalloped potatoes (47-51F - Cooling); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food cooked yesterday; placed inside walk-in cooler to cool down covered and stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (43-49F - Cold Holding); lobster salad (41-49F - Cold Holding); in ice baths at prep station and cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today; only bottom containers of foods touching ice; ice bath not properly set up; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; ice added ; **Corrective Action Taken**

El Rancho Restaurant

15492 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown

Routine Inspection on April 25

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 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 shaved beef over French fries tall white reach in freezer. Raw chicken over French fries. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in upper portion of flip top cooler, overstocked. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator cut portion in half and placed overstock in bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by triple sink

El Rancho Restaurant

15492 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown

Routine Inspection on April 25

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 - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked beans in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed raw steak over milk at stainless reach in cooler by dry storage **Admin Complaint**

Ichimaru My Fav

6220 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 26

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 fish over cooked eggs at reach in freezer at sushi bar. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Jensen Beach Golf Club

3869 NW Royal Oak Dr, Jensen Beach

Routine Inspection on April 23

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

8 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);in the main kitchen ; tested several times; **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Lola's Seafood Eatery

300 SW Federal Hwy, Stuart

Complaint Inspection on April 26

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 - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. clam sauce(fresh clams) (130F - Cooling) at 2:12 since 11:45 Observed cooling on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over sauces and artichokes flip top cooler across from flat top, raw scallops over cooked crab cakes not in commercial packaging at tall white reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - 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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. clam sauce(fresh clams) (130F - Cooling) at 2:12 since 11:45 Observed cooling on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Maria's Cafe

10 SW Osceola St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 22

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 - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Bacon on sheet tray wrapped with garbage bags. Advised operator to remove garbage bags and use food safe plastic wrap.

  • 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 okra and plantain reach in freezer on cook line, raw beef over tater tots white chest freezer by cook line. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **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. Dry storage walk in: chili (47F - Cold Holding); cheese 49F cold holding; hot dogs 50F cold holding; sausage gravy (47F - Cold Holding); pasteurized egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); split pea soup (47F - Cold Holding); Alley walk in: turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cooked collard greens (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in cooler overnight. Operator storing all tcs products prepared today in reach in coolers or freezer and or packed with ice in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry storage walk in: chili (47F - Cold Holding); cheese 49F cold holding; hot dogs 50F cold holding; sausage gravy (47F - Cold Holding); pasteurized egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); split pea soup (47F - Cold Holding); Alley walk in: turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cooked collard greens (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in cooler overnight. Operator storing all tcs products prepared today in reach in coolers or freezer and or packed with ice in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **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. No time mark for cooked potatoes on counter in kitchen. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

Noodle World

7 SE Osceola St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 23

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 - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Squid stored in thank you to go bags chest freezer by restrooms. Operator stored properly. **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 beef over cooked noodles chest freezer by back door. Both products not in commercial packaging. Raw beef over ready to eat broccoli and bok choy stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored all products 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 Sushi rice no time mark. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.

Old Havana Nights

763 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 25

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 - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, food stored in Thank You bags. Advised operator to use food grade storage bags. **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, beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated product held overnight. See stop sale **Warning**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler, beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated product held overnight. See stop sale At cook line flip top cooler flip top cooler; cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding)@ 11:15 Operator stated items held for 1 hour prior. Advised operator to place items into freezer to get products to 41F. Rechecked items, all items 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with spices. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Park Ave BBQ & Grille

769 N Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 24

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 - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler, Brunswick stew (45F - Cooling)@2:55, -operator stated item held overnight. Food items not prepared or portioned today. see stop sale

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without properly cooling the food to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler, Brunswick stew (45F - Cooling)@2:55, -operator stated item held overnight. Food items 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 cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door open for cleaning approximately 30 minutes prior. Food items not prepared or portioned today. Rechecked 40 minutes later, items 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line, sanitizer bucket with chlorine 200+ppm. Advised operator of proper sanitation guidelines. Operator diluted chlorine solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Spritz City Bistro

61 SW Osceola St, Stuart

Complaint Inspection on April 22

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

7 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. Observed Raw tuna and smoked salmon over cooked rice balls at tall stainless reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw shell eggs over oranges at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta mix (50F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (buttermilk) (60F - Cold Holding) Products observed on ice bath in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned products to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam table: tomato sauce (101F - Reheating) at 11:35 since 9:30. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. Operator moved to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.

Sushi Yama Siam Japanese & Thai Cuisine

1520 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 23

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. Observed Raw lobster over ice cream at chest freezer in kitchen. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • 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 steak over raw fish tall reach in freezer by back door. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator unable to prove that steak has been needle tenderized. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb by outdoor patio area.

The Red Grill Ii Mexican Restaurant Inc

715 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 24

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink with chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef not all commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Zachary's Cafe Inc

3286 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 26

Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.

4 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 blueberries, both products not in commercial packaging at reach 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: Observed sliced Corned beef dated 4/14.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato soup (121F - Hot Holding) Observed under heat lamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to flat top to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

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.

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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 22-28: Restaurant inspection: 3 Martin are perfect; 18 fail