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PHAPHA'S TASTE LLC

3711 SE DIXIE HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34997

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3324320
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343573
DBPR license5301770

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#2High Priority08A-02-6

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 cooked ham white reach in freezer back room, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Chicken over raw goat reach in freezer outdoor area. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority01B-02-5

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. cooked black rice (55F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage in vinegar(pikliz) (55F – Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked black rice (55F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage in vinegar(pikliz) (55F – Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Perfume stored over prep table in kitchen area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta (82F – Cooling) at 2:15 since 12:45 – 2:35 82F ; cooked white rice (91F – Cooling) at 2:35 since 2:00 – 91F 2:55 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 2 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For 3 compartment sink, chlorine sanitizer.

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed red sauce, Mac and cheese, beef legumes with no date marking. Per operator, all products made within the past 5 days. Advised operator to date mark all products.

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed red sauce, Mac and cheese, beef legumes not labeled with common name. Advised operator to label all items.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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.