How many health inspections has BAJA GRILL had?

BAJA GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BAJA GRILL ever been shut down?

No, BAJA GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BAJA GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at BAJA GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

BAJA GRILL

555 NE OCEAN BLVD, Stuart, FL 34996

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MENSA II OCEAN HOTEL TRS LLC · License: SEA5301500

BAJA GRILL in Stuart, FL has 24 inspections on record with 125 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

125Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 12, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 7, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Feb 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

BAJA GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BAJA GRILL had?: BAJA GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BAJA GRILL ever been shut down?: No, BAJA GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BAJA GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at BAJA GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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