How many restaurants are in Stuart?

Stuart, Florida has 368 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Stuart?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Stuart is 90.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Stuart this year?

8 food establishments in Stuart have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Stuart?

The most frequently cited violations in Stuart are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Stuart?

McDonalds has the most locations in Stuart with 4 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Stuart?

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

How does Stuart compare to the Florida state average?

Stuart has a pass rate of 90.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Stuart?

Food establishments in Stuart have an average of 14.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Stuart been assessed?

Food establishments in Stuart have been assessed $123,880 in fines across 313 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $404 and the largest single fine was $1,800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Stuart restaurants?

92 fire safety violations have been documented across 48 food establishments in Stuart. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Stuart 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. Stuart, Florida has 120 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 254 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 484 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Stuart, including 206 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Stuart — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Stuart Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Stuart, Florida has 368 food establishments with 5,250 inspections on record. 8 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.7 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 Duffys Sports Grille in Stuart on February 12, 2026.

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

368Facilities

5,248Total Inspections

8Closures 2026

90.1%Pass Rate

3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Krave Noodle & Rice	36	225	3
Ramen Hana and Sushi	33	187	2
Hurricane Grill and Wings	34	168	2
Taqueria El Mariachi LLC	29	142	2
Namaste Grille	36	257	1

Stuart Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Stuart 90.1% Pass Rate 90.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Stuart 3.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Stuart 2.17 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.17

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Stuart Restaurants: Recent Closures (4)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 30, 2026	Stuart Boathouse	Rodent & fly activity
Apr 14, 2026	Ramen Hana and Sushi	Fly activity
Apr 7, 2026	Blu Arroz Asian Bistro	Roach activity
Feb 23, 2026	Ramen Hana and Sushi	Fly activity

Stuart Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

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

Stuart Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	49,430
08	Proper hand/arm washing	48,311
12	Shell stock requirements	35,295
31	Clean multi-use utensils	33,667
22	Consumer advisory	32,581

Stuart Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

313Actions on Record

$123,880Total Fines

$404Avg Fine

$1,800Largest Fine

147Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 12, 2026	Duffys Sports Grille	$1,800	2--2026000987
Oct 22, 2025	Key West Diner	$1,800	2--2025068431
Jul 14, 2025	Taqueria El Mariachi LLC	$1,600	2--2025016111
Aug 25, 2025	Bagel Break Deli	$1,200	2--2025054187
Jun 25, 2025	Ichimaru My Fav	$800	2--2025037383
Mar 27, 2026	Pizza Tiki	$800	2--2025074517
Mar 17, 2026	Namaste Grille	$800	2--2025077068
Sep 2, 2025	South Fork Restaurant & Bar	$800	2--2025030373
Aug 14, 2025	Bollytwist	$800	2--2025016117
Mar 6, 2026	Namaste Grille	$800	2--2025069374

Stuart Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

92Fire Violations

48Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	57
Other fire safety violation	12
Missing boiler certificate/report	10
Cooking without hood suppression	7
Propane tank stored inside building	5
Exit blocked or locked	1

Stuart 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. Stuart has 120 FDACS-regulated facilities with 254 inspections on record and 484 stop-sale orders issued.

120Retail Facilities

254FDACS Inspections

484Stop-Sale Orders

206Orders in 2026

Stuart 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	Product	Reason
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 4, 2026	Vapes N Smoke Stuart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Stuart FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	45
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	34
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	25
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	23
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	23

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Stuart Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	4	30	875
Walgreens	3	1	743
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Wawa	2	14	430
Family Dollar	2	316	950
Shell	1	152	1,169
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Stuart: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
McDonalds	4	143
Dunkin	4	177
Tropical Smoothie	3	120
Duffys Sports Grill	2	212
Subway	2	92
Chipotle	2	80
Panera Bread	2	113
Taco Bell	2	64
Wendys	2	86
Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza	1	74

Stuart Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Stuart?: Stuart, Florida has 368 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Stuart?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Stuart is 90.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Stuart this year?: 8 food establishments in Stuart have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Stuart?: The most frequently cited violations in Stuart are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Stuart?: McDonalds has the most locations in Stuart with 4 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Stuart?: Stuart Boathouse in Stuart was shut down on April 30, 2026 for rodent & fly activity.
How does Stuart compare to the Florida state average?: Stuart has a pass rate of 90.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Stuart?: Food establishments in Stuart have an average of 14.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Stuart been assessed?: Food establishments in Stuart have been assessed $123,880 in fines across 313 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $404 and the largest single fine was $1,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Stuart restaurants?: 92 fire safety violations have been documented across 48 food establishments in Stuart. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Stuart 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. Stuart, Florida has 120 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 254 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Stuart?: FDACS has issued 484 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Stuart, including 206 in 2026. 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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Stuart Restaurants & Food Establishments (367)

Krave Noodle & Rice 3 closures

1520 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart

36 inspections · 225 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Ramen Hana and Sushi 2 closures

2661 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart

33 inspections · 187 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Hurricane Grill and Wings 2 closures

1729 SE INDIAN ST, Stuart

34 inspections · 168 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Taqueria El Mariachi LLC 2 closures

4119 SE SALERNO RD, Stuart

29 inspections · 142 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Namaste Grille 1 closure

2500 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart

36 inspections · 257 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Twin Dragon Restuarant 1 closure

2389 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart

34 inspections · 219 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Spritz City Bistro 1 closure

61 SW OSCEOLA ST, Stuart

36 inspections · 192 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Pirate's Cove Resort & Marina 1 closure

4307 SE BAYVIEW ST, Stuart

34 inspections · 190 violations · Last: Mar 2026

China Star 1 closure

1501 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart

31 inspections · 189 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Stuart Boathouse 1 closure

49 SW SEMINOLE ST, Stuart

38 inspections · 148 violations · Last: May 2026

Krua Thai in Down Town 1 closure

7 SE OSCEOLA ST, Stuart

37 inspections · 144 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Catch Neighborhood Bar & Grill 1 closure

3754 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart

26 inspections · 129 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Max's Bagel N Bean Co 1 closure

3319 S US HWY 1, Stuart

36 inspections · 121 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Pointe at Ocean Boulevard 1 closure

2750 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart

30 inspections · 120 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Crabby's 1 closure

4110 SE SALERNO RD, Stuart

27 inspections · 114 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Classic Jamaican Jerk Stop INC 1 closure

2200 SE INDIAN ST, Stuart

24 inspections · 110 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club 1 closure

4725 SE CAPSTAN AVE, Stuart

28 inspections · 107 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Juancito's Tacos 1 closure

763 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart

27 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Champions Club at Summerfield 1 closure

3400 SE SUMMERFIELD WAY, Stuart

26 inspections · 103 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Florentinos Italian Cuisine 1 closure

2571 SE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart

25 inspections · 99 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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