Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE HOFFMANN

3825 NE INDIAN RIVER DR · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3493907
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8860963
DBPR license5301338

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate3 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 5

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Pooled Raw shelll eggs over cheese tall reach in cooler by front window. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High 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. Ice bath at triple sink: calamari (72F – Cold Holding); shrimp (64F – Cold Holding); fish (62F – Cold Holding); low reach in cook line: ground beef (60F – Cold Holding); ham (59F – Cold Holding); sausage (60F – Cold Holding); raw potato pancakes (raw shell eggs) (60F – Cold Holding) ; dill sauce (cream cheese) (59F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (61F – Cold Holding); flip top cooler cook line: sour cream (55F – Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (74F – Cold Holding); diced tomato salsa (61F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (66F – Cold Holding); tall reach in cooler cook line: veal (50F – Cold Holding); cooked potato salad (64F – Cold Holding) – Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (66F – Cooling) at 3:10 since 9:30 Observed at flip top cooler at cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath at triple sink: calamari (72F – Cold Holding); shrimp (64F – Cold Holding); fish (62F – Cold Holding); low reach in cook line: ground beef (60F – Cold Holding); ham (59F – Cold Holding); sausage (60F – Cold Holding); raw potato pancakes (raw shell eggs) (60F – Cold Holding) ; dill sauce (cream cheese) (59F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (61F – Cold Holding); flip top cooler cook line: sour cream (55F – Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (74F – Cold Holding); diced tomato salsa (61F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (63F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (66F – Cold Holding); tall reach in cooler cook line: veal (50F – Cold Holding); cooked potato salad (64F – Cold Holding) – Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of 4 hours. See stop sale. tall reach in by front window: pork (50F – Cold Holding) ; sliced cheese (52F – cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to moved product to one of three reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03D-07-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (66F – Cooling) at 3:10 since 9:30 Observed at flip top cooler at cook line. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#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. sauerkraut (113F – Hot Holding); cooked sausage and onions (111F – Hot Holding) Observed in pans next to grill. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned to grill to reheat to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, no raw animal foods identifier on menu.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in overhead at air conditioning unit by kitchen.

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by air conditioning unit by kitchen.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf holding dishes and to go containers soiled with grease at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.