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MARIO'S RESTAURANT

1924 S FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994-3916

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447607
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736634
DBPR license5300345

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed petroleum jelly stored over food prep table in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certificate for Edward C expired 7/15/2024. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in men's/womens dining room restrooms. Per operator, dining room bathrooms are used by employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food prep with no hair restraints. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.