Do you ever stop and think about the kitchens in your favorite restaurant?
Then you might want to check out TCPalm's digital database of restaurant inspections.
The up-to-date database, searchable by restaurant name or county, lists the establishments that passed, failed or barely passed the inspections run by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Inspection lists are long, with the goal of assuring all state sanitation and safety laws are adhered to. Inspectors check the obvious such as food temperature and grease accumulation but they also check the details such as drains, gaskets, mops and properly stored cleaning solutions. Inspectors also check to be sure all certification and training is up to date.
Findings are classified as either high priority, intermediate or basic. Deficiencies could be something as simple as a missing hand-washing sign or as gross as rodent droppings.
Each inspection is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection and may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
In the past 30 days, some restaurants passed inspection easily and others had note-worthy violations. Here are some of the standouts.
St. Lucie County
Fail
In the past 30 days, 12 St. Lucie County eateries did not pass inspection. Some of the restaurants with the most violations include Steak N Shake, 6737 Darter Court, Fort Pierce. The fast food restaurant was cited Jan. 4 and temporarily shut down for 46 violations.
Club Med's Main Dining & Infinity Pool Bar recorded 22 violations on its Jan. 4 inspection. Infractions ranged from basic to high priority and included cross-contamination, food temperature concerns and a missing hand-washing sign for employees.
Pass
Twenty-seven restaurants passed inspection. Luc & Nancy's Mac & Cheese, A Moment's Notice Event Planning and Huck's Catering Inc., all in Fort Pierce, passed with zero violations.
Indian River County
Fail
In the past 30 days, 12 Indian River County restaurants did not pass inspection and three were issued fines.
The Prestigo Hotel on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach was fined Dec. 20 for not having proof of food manager certification, an intermediate offense.
The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill in Sebastian was fined Dec. 11 for not having proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
The Sandwich Shack and Grill in Sebastian was fined Dec. 11.
Pass
Thirty-one restaurants passed first inspection and three Vero Beach establishments recorded no violations at all. Wind & Waves Marketplace, Disney's Vero Beach Resort and the Agape Cafe passed with flying colors.
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Martin County
Fail
Ten Martin County restaurants did not pass inspection and were issued warnings. Among them is the Stuart Coffee Company in downtown Stuart, which recorded six violations on Dec. 20, including food temperature issues, having equipment in poor repair and lacking proof of food manager certification.
Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart was inspected Dec. 12 and received a warning for six violations. Among the notes are a leaky and moldy ice machine, improperly labeled toxic chemicals and an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ripper's Restaurant at 4207 S.W. Martin Highway in Palm City was inspected Jan. 3 and issued warnings for seven violations, including a build-up of grease/dust/debris or mold on hood filters and ceiling tiles, utensils in unclean containers, no soap at the hand wash sink and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, which is a high priority violation.
The Key West Diner in Stuart was warned Dec. 13 for 10 violations. Among them were temperature control issues, having no soap at the hand wash sink, improperly labeled toxic supplies and the manager lacking proof of food manager certification and more.
The Stuart Diner at 740 U.S. 1 was the only Martin County establishment to be issued a fine in the past month. Inspectors fined the diner Dec. 7 for potentially hazardous food safety temperatures.
Pass
Thirty-four restaurants passed inspection and five recorded no violations at all. Chipoltle Mexican Grill and Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q, both in Stuart; Johanna's and !Smart Traveler Vending Inc., both in Palm City, and Spiro Foods in Jensen Beach had zero violations.
To view the Restaurant Inspection database, click here.
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