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FRUITS AND ROOTS VEGAN CAFE

710 S COLORADO AVE · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3477214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788211
DBPR license5301793

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#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, cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F – Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F – Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F – Cold Holding); black beans (51F – Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop 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, cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F – Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F – Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F – Cold Holding); black beans (51F – Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At juice prep area, All purpose cleaner on counter with food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, bread stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and cut zucchini. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.