Josephine's Cafe in Stuart

Last inspected:

3714 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Overview

Josephine's Cafe in Stuart has accumulated 194 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: from February 2025 through March 2026, inspectors conducted 7 consecutive day-after inspections following administrative complaints, with violations ranging from 8 to 19 per visit and high-priority violations reaching as many as 9 in a single inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

39Inspections
194Violations
0Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Josephine's Cafe in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Josephine's Cafe in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Josephine's Cafe in Stuart
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024068911 $400.00 Sep 24, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2023067409 $200.00 Nov 13, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Josephine's Cafe in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Josephine's Cafe in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Josephine's Cafe in Stuart last inspected?
Josephine's Cafe in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Josephine's Cafe in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Josephine's Cafe in Stuart are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Josephine's Cafe in Stuart had?
Josephine's Cafe in Stuart has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Josephine's Cafe in Stuart find?
Josephine's Cafe in Stuart was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Josephine's Cafe in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Josephine's Cafe in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Josephine's Cafe in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Josephine's Cafe in Stuart has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Josephine's Cafe in Stuart been fined?
Josephine's Cafe in Stuart has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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