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COLAB KITCHEN

100 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3579982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10766047
DBPR license5301827

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 8

#2High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed collard greens on display uncovered in market area.

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying above and landing on food prep counter at cook line. Operator killed smaller flying insects and sanitized area thoroughly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade linen cloths in direct contact with bread at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef over cut lettuce and garlic breads at oven reach in cooler, Observed Raw Scallops stored over ready to eat sauces at low boy reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed: house made butter milk ranch date marked 1/16 Wahoo dip made on 1/15 pimento cheese made on 1/15 Smoked chicken salad made on 1/15 Kimchi made on 1/15 Kalamata.kraut-1/16 Pickled Eggplant made on 1/16

#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: house made butter milk ranch date marked 1/16 Wahoo dip made on 1/15 pimento cheese made on 1/15 Smoked chicken salad made on 1/15 Kalamata Kraut Kimchi made on 1/15 Pickled Eggplant made on 1/16

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Pork at 52F. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items removed from cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dusting spray over cooking oil at storage closet. Operator stored properly.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate03G-46-2

Intermediate – Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed canning of tomato products, pickling and fermentation of time/temperature controlled food items inside of establishment.

#11Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed canning of tomato products, pickling and fermentation of time/temperature controlled food items inside of establishment.

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed Drink on prep table multiple food prep tables. Operator removed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.