Inspection Report

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JOSEPHINE'S CAFE

3714 SE OCEAN BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34996

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3322649
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341902
DBPR license5301792

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pancetta and raw veal over cooked pasta reach in cooler by cook line. Observed Raw steak and raw chicken over cooked meatballs and cooked broccoli walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: tomato sauce (119F – Hot Holding) – Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. on counter: roasted garlic and oil (81F – hot Holding) – Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Mussel and clam tags not in chronological order. Advised operator to place in chronological order based on date of last order sold. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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.