MERENGUE RESTAURANT AND CATERING INC
790 SW FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw sausage over evaporated milk in tall white reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Ground beef over raw pork at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mofongo sauce (cooked vegetables) (134F – Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 1
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cups stored in reused cut cardboard box. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:31 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.