One Martin County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 closed; 16 fail inspection

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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Martin County, Florida, for the week of July 8-14, 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 July 8-14 inspections and no violations were found.

• Casa Italiano , 4272 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach**
• Casa Tequila Stuart LLC , 1725 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart**
• Conchy Joes Seafood , 3945 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach**
• Culver's Of Stuart Fl , 2501 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart
• Fork in The Road , 11500 SE Lares Ave, Hobe Sound**
• Krua Thai , 3283 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart**
• Sailor's Return , 625 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart**

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

Which Martin County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their July 8-14 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.

Fork in The Road

11500 SE Lares Ave, Hobe Sound

Routine Inspection on July 10

Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.

9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations

• High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect on prep table where meals are portioned and packaged. Fly was removed and area was sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken and raw beef over Cooked corn in Traulsen 2 door reach in cooler across dish area. Operator removed raw items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in glue trap behind water heater in dish area across triple sink. 1 live roach on the floor under triple sink in dish area. Operator removed roach and sanitized area. **Warning**

Which Martin County restaurants had high priority violations?

Berry Fresh Cafe

1429 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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 bacon stored over biscuits in reach in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. 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. At expo line, potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held 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 expo line, potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table, bottle of multi use cleaner stored on shelf with food products. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Big Apple Pizza

3135 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City

Routine Inspection on July 8

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

10 total violations, with 7 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. chicken wings (45F - Cooling) at 12:35pm since 5:30pm 7/7/24 Observed at beverage cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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 beef over French fries reach in freezer cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **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 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (45F - Cooling) at 12:35pm since 5:30pm 7/7/24 Observed at beverage cooler on cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station counter: pizza sauce (ingredients added) (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed sauce back in cooler. Advised operator to keep pizza sauce in cooler or add to time control procedure. **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 mark for cheese pizza. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink on back dock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Casa Italiano

4272 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach

Complaint Inspection on July 10

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

12 total violations, with 5 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. At reach in cooler, Raw mechanically tenderized beef stored over raw shrimp in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee using dry wiping cloth with gloves preparing food, not changing gloves **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 cook line reach in refrigerator, sliced cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach in refrigerator, sliced cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, spray bottle labeled BLEACH stored on shelf with food products. Advised operator of proper chemical storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Casa Tequila Stuart LLC

1725 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Complaint Inspection on July 8

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 or with unwashed produce. At cook line,Raw shelled eggs stored over spinach in low boy. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved shelled eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
• High Priority - 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 cooler, 3 ROP Salmon. Operator stated fish stored overnight. See stop sale. **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 walk in cooler, cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(49F- Cold holding); cooked beef(49-Cold holding); black beans(50F-Cold holding); tomato sauce(50F-Cold holding); cooked rice(49F-Cold holding), cheese(49F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in walk in overnight. 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 pork (49F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(49F- Cold holding); cooked beef(49-Cold holding); black beans(50F-Cold holding); tomato sauce(50F-Cold holding); cooked rice(49F-Cold holding), cheese(49F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in walk in overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

Checkers 6276

3483 SE Federal Hwy US Hwy 1, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 10

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by slushie machine. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Dominos Pizza

6382 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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 - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23. Operator sent picture of renewed license. **Corrected On-Site** **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 marinara at time of inspection. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 6 hours. **Corrected On-Site**

Duffys Sports Grille

6431 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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 fish over cooked pork not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. stuffing (cooked vegetables) (119F - Hot Holding) Observed double panned at steam table on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Operator returned to steamer to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Hurricane Grill and Wings

1729 SE Indian St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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

3 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. At reaching freezer, Beef sirloin steak stored over French fries. Operator store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **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. At flip top low boy, cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top low boy, cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Krua Thai

3283 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart

Complaint Inspection on July 10

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 - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining containers with cut limes, cut oranges and green onions. Operator removed paper towel from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over broccoli at reach in cooler in kitchen. 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. Flip top cooler across from white reach in freezer: cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator cut portions in half and added ice bags to products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose Bibb on back dock.

Mayas Grill

3099 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City

Routine Inspection on July 8

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 - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Cardboard box with food debris in box to store tostadas. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
• High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk and orange juice at reach in cooler in front of cook line. 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. On ice bath in kitchen: blended tomato salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Observed in metal containers only partially submerged in ice bath. Advised operator to fully submerge in ice bath or use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator.
• High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at Mop sink on back dock. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Mcdonald's Corporation

2900 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City

Routine Inspection on July 10

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 - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Mcdonald's Corporation

7596 SW Lost River Rd, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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 beef over milk at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Laundry detergent over single use gloves on chemical shelf. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Olympic Diner

2951 SW High Meadows Ave, Palm City

Complaint Inspection on July 8

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 or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef not in commercial packaging over zucchini fries and cooked mussels at reach in freezer on cook line. 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. Walk in cooler: gyro meat (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (46F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding) Observed food delivery in process of being put into walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed ice bags on tcs products to quick chill. **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 gyro meat at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours and 40 minutes. **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. grits (123F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (132F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Sailor's Return

625 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 8

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 - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee had in use tongs in back pocket of pants, took them out to use to pick up cooked hamburger bun. Advised operator of proper sanitizing process. **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 cook line flip top #2, Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding) ; chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operators stated items held over 4 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
• High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top #1, ahi tuna (49F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F - Cold Holding); diced boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for 2 hours. Advised operator to place ice on items for quick chill. Operator placed ice to items. At cook line flip top #2, Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding) ; chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 4 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
• High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer over food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Super Taquerias Express

3450 SE Dixie Hwy, Stuart

Routine Inspection on July 12

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

3 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 not in commercial packaging over ice at reach in freezer. 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. cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding) Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **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 .

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: One Martin County restaurant gets perfect score; 1 closed; 16 fail inspection