Inspection Report

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CASA TEQUILA STUART LLC

1725 SE FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3421952
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8634697
DBPR license5301592

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dish without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked octopus- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High 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. At walk in freezer – raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dry storage area- approximately 3 rodent droppings on wall ledge – operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda box shelf by back door- container of degreaser stored over soda boxes- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area- handwash sink blocked by prep table- operator removed. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. At area by mop sink – ceiling tile missing. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area- approximately 3 dead roach on on floor underneath dry storage shelves- operator removed and sanitized the area. At technology room- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and open water bottles stored above food prep counters and food at dry storage shelves- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored over prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers with salsa and chopped lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.