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BAJA GRILL

555 NE OCEAN BLVD · STUART · Martin County · FL 34996

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3463442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774439
DBPR license5301500

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook Line flip top cooler, flip top #2 raw shrimp (57F – Cold Holding) ; cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook Line flip top cooler, flip top #2 raw shrimp (57F – Cold Holding) ; cut tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F – Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line flip top cooler, sliced ham (47F – Cooling)@10:49,since 10:15, 46F @11:15. At this current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed item onto ice bath to fascilitate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink back hallway.

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, Food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream reach in freezer.

#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line, soiled dry wiping cloth being used for wiping FCS. Operator discarded dry wiping cloth. Replaced with clean wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.