2 Martin County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 closed; 11 fail inspection

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Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Martin County, Florida, for the week of April 29-May 5, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

St. Lucie County: 5 restaurants fail inspection

Indian River County: One restaurant fails inspection

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Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.

For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Martin County restaurant inspection site.

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

These restaurants met all standards during their April 29-May 5 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 were temporarily closed by inspectors?

These restaurants failed their April 29-May 5 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-upinspections are required.

Spritz City Bistro

61 SW Osceola St, Stuart

Complaint Inspection on April 30

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

23 total violations, with 9 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. Demi glaze (48-51F - Cooling); in cooler #4 at cook line; food not cooled overnight to 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale

  • 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);

  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and used soiled to wipe on prep table ; put gloves on and started to cut raw chicken Operator educated; employee washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately: 30 live flies at the bar 10 live flies around the bar, chairs, and ice chest 5 live flies by racks used to store clean dishes by walk-in cooler at the back of the kitchen ; 3 live flies by three compartment sink 2 live flies by windows in the dining room

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over pepperoni not commercially packaged in reach in freezer at expo line; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and tuna stored above bread sandwiches in cooler at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live under three compartment sink

  • 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. Demi glaze (48-51F - Cooling); in cooler #4 at cook line; food not cooled overnight to 41 F within 4 hours See Stop Sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (57F - Cold Holding); in cooler #3; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; foods placed on TPHC for 4 hours due to cooler nitrogen maintaining 41 F or below; veggie stock (87F - Cold Holding)at cook line ; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food pulled out of the cooler to be used in dishes; advised operator to start preparing the foods or move back in the cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Which Martin County restaurants had high priority violations?

Grande Martier @Post Office Arcade

23 SW Osceola St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on May 2

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 - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At dish area, 2 live roaches on floor under table. **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 cook line flip top low boy, ahi tuna (48F - Cold Holding), operator stated food held overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. 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 low boy, ahi tuna (48F - Cold Holding), operator stated food held overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. 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. At cook line steam well, grits (125F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) Operator stated food held for approximately 1 hour prior. Advised operator to re-heat items to 165F. **Warning**

Hot Wok

1117 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach

Routine Inspection on May 1

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

5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (56F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) on prep table in the kitchen As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; moved back to cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Indianwood Co Op Inc

14057 Golf Club Dr, Indiantown

Routine Inspection on April 30

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

4 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 mechanically tenderized beef (country fried steak) over shrimp at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Original Santos Wood Fire Pizza Restaurant

1319 NE Sunview Ter, Jensen Beach

Routine Inspection on May 1

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (62F - Cold Holding) in salad cooler by cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food left outside; marinara sauce (44F - Cold Holding ) in walk-in cooler; food not prepared or portioned today; food next to the door; as per operator door left opened while receive new foods and putting away foods; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator instructed staff to keep door closed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Peter's Steakhouse

3200 NE Maple Ave, Jensen Beach

Routine Inspection on May 2

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

8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over cooked onions ; raw fish over baked potatoes- glass cooler at cook line; 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. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); in unit at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; food container stored on top of other container with chopped onions; See Stop Sale.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); in unit at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; food container stored on top of other container with chopped onions; See Stop Sale.

Sailor's Return

625 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart

Routine Inspection on May 1

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 - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can red peppers 1 can tomato sauce

  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line, employee changed gloves after handling raw chicken, then touched fajitas without washing hands. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing.

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item placed in unit from walk-in approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed ice to it to bring item down to 41F buttermilk (58F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Seminole Inn Restaurant

15885 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown

Routine Inspection on April 30

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 - 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 beef over soup not in commercial packaging tall stainless reach in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

Sneaky Tiki LLC

211 Colorado Ave, Stuart

Routine Inspection on May 1

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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects at outside bar area. Not landing on anything, inside bar right corner( at outside bar area)

  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, ahi tuna thawed in ROP in low boy refrigerator. Been held overnight. Operator discarded tuna. 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. At cook line flip top and low boy, mahi (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(51F-Cold Holding); Cooked pork(52F- Cold Holding); Sliced ham(48F-Cold Holding); Raw Hamburgers(51F-Cold Holding) Shrimp(52F-Cold Holding); Steak(49F-Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items stored overnight. See stop potato slices (82F - Cold Holding)See stop sale

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top and low boy, mahi (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(51F-Cold Holding); Cooked pork(52F- Cold Holding); Sliced ham(48F-Cold Holding); Raw Hamburgers(51F-Cold Holding) Shrimp(52F-Cold Holding); Steak(49F-Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items stored overnight. See stop sale potato slices (82F - Cold Holding) See stop sale

Sneaky Tiki LLC

211 Colorado Ave, Stuart

Routine Inspection on May 2

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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects at outside bar area. Not landing on anything, inside bar right corner( at outside bar area) - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Approximately 5 small flying insects at outside bar area in far left corner, not landing on any thing. **Admin Complaint**

Stuart Boathouse

49 SW Seminole St, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 29

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 - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At cook line low boy cooler, bread stored in Thank you bags. Operator placed bags in different container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Tide House

915 NW Flagler Ave, Stuart

Routine Inspection on April 30

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 - 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 wait station flip top lowboy ; Cuban sandwiches (55F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); Asian noodles (60F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today. Been held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station flip top lowboy ; Cuban sandwiches (55F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); Asian noodles (60F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today. Been held in unit over 24 hours. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

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 29-May 5: Restaurant inspection: 2 Martin are perfect; 11 fail

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