Pearl in Stuart

Last inspected:

4745 Se Desoto Ave, Stuart, FL 34997
Overview

Captain Hook's Ice Cream in Stuart has been inspected 12 times between 2019 and April 2025, accumulating 32 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.7 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations centered on handwashing procedures (cited in 3 inspections), employee health reporting (2 inspections), and consumer advisory requirements (5 inspections across multiple years). Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

14Inspections
34Violations
0Closures
1FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Pearl in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 2.4 violations / inspection 2.4 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.57 violations / inspection 3.57 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Pearl in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Pearl in Stuart: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Inspected

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Request # 5165945

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment has not met the preoperational inspection requirements. 500.12(2)(a), F.S.
Establishment did not meet the minimum Construction standards.

Pearl in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pearl in Stuart last inspected?
Pearl in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pearl in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Pearl in Stuart are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Pearl in Stuart had?
Pearl in Stuart has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pearl in Stuart find?
Pearl in Stuart was most recently inspected on September 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pearl in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Pearl 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.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
When was Pearl in Stuart last inspected?
Pearl in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2026. Inspection type: Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Pearl in Stuart had?
Pearl in Stuart has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Pearl in Stuart find?
Pearl in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2026 (Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Pearl in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Pearl in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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