Banquet Kitchen in Stuart
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555 Ne Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996Banquet Kitchen in Stuart operates a 550-seat permanent food service facility with 22 inspections on record between 2016 and January 2026, documenting 45 total violations. The facility has averaged 2.0 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2, and has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on handwashing and proper food contact surface sanitation, with handwashing violations cited in at least 3 inspections and food contact surface violations appearing in 4 of the most recent 7 inspections. Employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures were also documented as high-priority findings. Three fire safety violations spanning 2016 to 2023 involved missing current boiler insurance inspector reports or certificates. Most recent inspections from August 2025 and January 2026 were completed with no further action required, though the August 2025 inspection documented handwashing facility violations and the January 2026 inspection documented food contact surface violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Banquet Kitchen in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Banquet Kitchen in Stuart: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Banquet Kitchen in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Banquet Kitchen in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Banquet Kitchen in Stuart last inspected?
- Banquet Kitchen in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Banquet Kitchen in Stuart?
- The most frequently cited violations at Banquet Kitchen in Stuart are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Banquet Kitchen in Stuart had?
- Banquet Kitchen in Stuart has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Banquet Kitchen in Stuart find?
- Banquet Kitchen in Stuart was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Banquet Kitchen in Stuart ever been shut down?
- No, Banquet Kitchen in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Banquet Kitchen in Stuart had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Banquet Kitchen in Stuart has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Banquet Kitchen in Stuart operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Scalawag's Restaurant (2016-2016).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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