Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound
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9042 Se Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound, FL 33455Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound has accumulated 102 violations across 21 inspections since April 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the pattern is distinctly worsening: the most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 documented 18 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and employee health reporting), prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The prior inspection on January 8, 2025 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after six high-priority violations were found. Employee health policy and management awareness violations appear repeatedly across inspections. The facility has been subject to two formal disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081453 | $400.00 | Sep 26, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2020053182 | $200.00 | Sep 16, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound last inspected?
- Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound?
- The most frequently cited violations at Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound had?
- Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound find?
- Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound ever been shut down?
- No, Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound been fined?
- Amato's Ristorante in Hobe Sound has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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