Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CARSONS TAVERN

2883 SE OCEAN BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34996

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3403453
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8542138
DBPR license5301390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over heavy cream reach in cooler in kitchen , raw fish over corn and carrots at walk in freezer in kitchen. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. alfalfa sprouts (62F – Cold Holding) Observed in container resting above cold pan at reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator elected to discard product. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall reach in cooler: cooked macaroni (59F – Cooling) at 1:40 since 11:00 – 59F at 1:56 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed Rust on dish storage shelf where clean pans are being stored.

#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Eco lab rep performed maintenance. 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor outdoor shed.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:41 PM.

Violation category totals
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.