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SWEET SMOKE SOUTHERN KITCHEN

2290 SE FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400112
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8531291
DBPR license5301419

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over cooked potatoes reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken over raw shrimp at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: diced tomato salsa (45F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed on ice bath; on counter in ice bath: egg wash (65F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded product. Advised operator to put on time control. Time control procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in cooler: mixed smoked meats (47F – Cooling) at 3:30 since 2:45 – 47F 3:45 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings no date mark in walk in cooler. Per operator, prepared in excess of 24 hours. Advised operator to date mark product.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.