2 Martin County restaurants get perfect scores; 2 fail inspection

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Editor's note: Indian River County restaurant inspections were not available this week.

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For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Martin County restaurant inspections site.

Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Martin County, Florida, for the week of June 24-30, 2024. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

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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 June 24-30 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 did not pass the first inspection?

Jp's Meals on Wheels

Mobile food dispensing vehicle

Routine Inspection on June 25

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

1 total violation

  • Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jhoan Parra.

Mikata Buffet Inc

3201 NW Federal Hwy 1, Jensen Beach

Complaint Inspection on June 27

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

19 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations

  • Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at the prep station at the back;

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- used to dispense rice and soy sauce in dry storage Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  • Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- all vents throughout the cook line; prep areas; and main dining room - mold like parent and heavy dust build-up

  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored- soda cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash Recommended to store properly

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plastic food containers in dry storage and food containers above three compartment sink

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- multiple large areas missing tiles where concrete is exposed - at dishwasher area;

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- used to store sugar

  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust Used ceiling tiles stored above sauces, condiments, oils and opened container baking powder in dry storage at the back of the kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**

  • Basic - Food stored on floor- sauces in dry storage; chicken and boxes of foods in walk-in cooler #1; dumplings in walk-in cooler #2 Advised to store properly

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- tongs used to flip foods stored on the gas pipes at cook line/ grill area; removed **Corrected On-Site**

  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair- inside the walk-in coolers;

  • Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Cooler at cold buffet heavy presence of food remains like shrimp, olives; heavy accumulation of grease like substance Walk-in cooler shelves food accumulation

  • Basic - Standing water in floor- by handwash sink next to ice machine; by dishwasher area; and inside walking cooler

  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sprouts over washed vegetables in walk-in cooler #2 Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live f,y landing on soda cups by handwash sink at sushi buffet; operator swatted it; **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bags used to cover raw chicken in walk-in cooler and ice cream in freezer Advised to remove

  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests- dead lizard under ice machine at front server's station Advised to clean area; **Admin Complaint**

  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found- observed live roach under prep table by dry storage area at the back of the kitchen; operator killed it **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rice (47-48F - Cooling)at 10:20 to 47F at 11:20 since 8:30; in walk-in cooler ; food stored in big plastic bins; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; operator moved food containers in walk-in freezer **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: Stuart area restaurant and food truck inspections June 24-30: Restaurant inspection: 2 Martin are perfect; 2 fail

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