Inspection Report

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MORNING GLORY CAFE

2180 S FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3489401
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8846332
DBPR license5301227

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash dirty food container in triple sink, then proceed to handle and store clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority50-17-3

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

#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs sitting on prep counter at 70F, per operator: items left on counter out of temperature for approximately 1 hour-items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Items at 50F at 10:45 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked ground Beef at 48F in reach in cooler at cook line. per operator, items not prepared or portioned today- items removed from reach in cooler and out temperature for approximately 30 min. Operator placed items in reach in cooler to chill. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage links at 80F at cook line. Per operator: items not prepared or portioned today, items put on cook line and left out of temperature for approximately hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Items at 64F at 10:45 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass lens cleaner stored over containers of spices and food prep table At front kitchen. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no scoop inside container of cut tomatoes at reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled above prep table near back exterior door.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic cups at front counter. Operator put items out to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.