How many restaurants are in Martin County?

Martin County, Florida has 481 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Martin County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Martin County is 90.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Martin County this year?

11 food establishments in Martin County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Martin County?

The most frequently cited violations in Martin County are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Martin County?

Dunkin has the most locations in Martin County with 9 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Martin County?

Stuart Boathouse in Stuart was shut down on April 30, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.

How does Martin County compare to the Florida state average?

Martin County has a pass rate of 90.9%, which is 4.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Martin County?

Food establishments in Martin County have an average of 18.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Martin County been assessed?

Food establishments in Martin County have been assessed $197,110 in fines across 477 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $422 and the largest single fine was $2,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Martin County restaurants?

178 fire safety violations have been documented across 98 food establishments in Martin County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Martin County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Martin County, Florida has 41 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 113 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Martin County?

FDACS has issued 56 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Martin County. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Martin County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Martin County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Martin County, Florida has 481 food establishments with 8,993 inspections on record. 11 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.9%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Stuart Boathouse in Stuart, shut down April 30, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.

Largest fine: $1,800 assessed to Key West Diner in Stuart on October 22, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

481Facilities

8,991Total Inspections

11Closures 2026

90.9%Pass Rate

3.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Mikata Buffet INC	Jensen Beach	47	323	3
Krave Noodle & Rice	Stuart	36	225	3
Santos Pizzeria	Jensen Beach	40	213	2
Ramen Hana and Sushi	Stuart	33	187	2
El Rancho Restaurant	Indiantown	33	185	2

Martin County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Martin County 90.9% Pass Rate 90.9%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Martin County 3.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Martin County 2.29 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.29

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Martin County Restaurants: Recent Closures (5)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 30, 2026	Stuart Boathouse	Stuart	Rodent & fly activity
Apr 22, 2026	Jan's Place Restaurant	Jensen Beach	Fly activity
Apr 14, 2026	Ramen Hana and Sushi	Stuart	Fly activity
Apr 7, 2026	Blu Arroz Asian Bistro	Stuart	Roach activity
Feb 23, 2026	Ramen Hana and Sushi	Stuart	Fly activity

Martin County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Waterfront	Stuart	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Alice's Restaurant	Stuart	5 (5 high)	Warning Issued
May 7	3natives 19	Stuart	4	Warning Issued
May 6	Merengue Restaurant and Catering INC	Stuart	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 4	Duffy's Sports Grill	Stuart	8 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Nostalgia Greek Taverna	Stuart	0	Call Back - Complied
May 1	Stuart Boathouse	Stuart	1 (1 high)	Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
May 1	Stuart Boathouse	Stuart	0	Emergency Order Callback Complied
Apr 30	Stuart Boathouse	Stuart	9 (5 high)	Emergency order recommended
Apr 29	Amato's Ristorante	Hobe Sound	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Martin County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	87,280
08	Proper hand/arm washing	83,695
31	Clean multi-use utensils	60,696
22	Consumer advisory	59,571
12	Shell stock requirements	57,882

Martin County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

477Actions on Record

$197,110Total Fines

$422Avg Fine

$2,000Largest Fine

242Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 22, 2025	Key West Diner	$1,800	2--2025068431
Feb 12, 2026	Duffys Sports Grille	$1,800	2--2026000987
Jul 14, 2025	Taqueria El Mariachi LLC	$1,600	2--2025016111
Aug 13, 2025	Mayas Grill	$1,200	2--2025055958
Aug 25, 2025	Bagel Break Deli	$1,200	2--2025054187
Oct 2, 2025	El Churrasco Grill	$1,200	2--2025061940
Oct 27, 2025	Olympic Diner	$1,040	2--2025074367
Jan 14, 2026	Man Li Chinese Restaurant	$960	2--2025087763
Mar 6, 2026	Namaste Grille	$800	2--2025069374
Mar 17, 2026	Namaste Grille	$800	2--2025077068

Martin County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

178Fire Violations

98Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	114
Other fire safety violation	23
Propane tank stored inside building	14
Missing boiler certificate/report	12
Cooking without hood suppression	11
Exit blocked or locked	4

Martin County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Martin County has 41 FDACS-regulated facilities with 113 inspections on record and 56 stop-sale orders issued.

41Retail Facilities

113FDACS Inspections

56Stop-Sale Orders

Martin County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 21, 2025	Key Food Fresh	Indiantown	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Martin County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	17
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	17
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	11
3-501.16(A)(1)	Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,	6
3-501.16(A)(2)	Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below	6

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Martin County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Taco Bell	1	0	0
Charleys Philly Steaks	1	12	102
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Martin County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dunkin	9	376
McDonalds	8	297
Taco Bell	4	137
Wendys	4	183
Subway	4	239
Tropical Smoothie	4	191
Panera Bread	3	175
Cracker Barrel	2	146
Chipotle	2	80
Jersey Mikes	2	158

Martin County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Martin County?: Martin County, Florida has 481 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Martin County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Martin County is 90.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Martin County this year?: 11 food establishments in Martin County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Martin County?: The most frequently cited violations in Martin County are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Martin County?: Dunkin has the most locations in Martin County with 9 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Martin County?: Stuart Boathouse in Stuart was shut down on April 30, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
How does Martin County compare to the Florida state average?: Martin County has a pass rate of 90.9%, which is 4.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Martin County?: Food establishments in Martin County have an average of 18.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Martin County been assessed?: Food establishments in Martin County have been assessed $197,110 in fines across 477 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $422 and the largest single fine was $2,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Martin County restaurants?: 178 fire safety violations have been documented across 98 food establishments in Martin County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Martin County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Martin County, Florida has 41 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 113 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Martin County?: FDACS has issued 56 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Martin County. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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