Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MERENGUE RESTAURANT AND CATERING INC

790 SW FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3457966
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8759536
DBPR license5301801

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef not commercially packed in tall stainless reach in cooler. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside of hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled in plastic container under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.