Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FLORENTINOS ITALIAN CUISINE

2571 SE OCEAN BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34996

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3460014
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8766212
DBPR license5300309

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell pooled eggs over mozzarella at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High 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. Observed Raw chicken over fish not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer in back prep kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil (68F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to cooler. Discussed time control procedure with operator and emailed time control procedure to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (120F – Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked spaghetti (85F – Cooling) at 11:50 since 11:20 – 85F at 12:20 Observed in deep container sitting on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for chlorine sanitizer in spray bottles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand wash sink at coffee station. Advised operator to provide paper towels.

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Improper probe thermometer, operator's thermometer has a range of 50F to 500F. Educated operator on proper thermometer needed for taking cold holding temperatures. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by coffee service station. Advised operator to provide soap.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta fagioli, lasagna and cooked eggplant made 7/27 no label. Observed at reach in coolers in back prep area. Advised operator to label products with production date.

#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 1

#1Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle. Per operator, chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize food contact surfaces in kitchen. Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:21 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
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.