Mario's Restaurant in Stuart
Last inspected:
1924 S Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994-3916Mario's Restaurant in Stuart has a troubling compliance record marked by repeated high-priority violations across nearly every inspection. Over 24 inspections since 2016, the facility averaged 5.5 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2—but the violation pattern is far more concerning than the raw count suggests. High-priority violations, which represent imminent health hazards, appeared in 17 of the 24 inspections. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 8 inspections, handwashing violations in 10 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections. Management awareness violations—indicating systemic failures in oversight—appeared in 9 inspections between 2023 and 2026.
Two consecutive inspections in December 2025 and March 2026 both triggered administrative complaint recommendations, the state's formal enforcement escalation. The December 18, 2025 inspection found 18 violations including high-priority failures in employee health reporting, handwashing, shell stock requirements, and management awareness. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 14 violations, again citing high-priority issues with employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, proper hand washing, and shell stock requirements. An administrative complaint was recommended, signaling potential formal disciplinary proceedings. The facility has not been emergency-closed despite these patterns, but the recurring nature of serious violations—particularly employee health failures and handwashing breakdowns—suggests ongoing operational problems in food safety management.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mario's Restaurant in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Mario's Restaurant in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011920 | $200.00 | Dec 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Mario's Restaurant in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 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
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mario's Restaurant in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mario's Restaurant in Stuart last inspected?
- Mario's Restaurant in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mario's Restaurant in Stuart?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mario's Restaurant in Stuart are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Mario's Restaurant in Stuart had?
- Mario's Restaurant in Stuart has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mario's Restaurant in Stuart find?
- Mario's Restaurant in Stuart was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Mario's Restaurant in Stuart ever been shut down?
- No, Mario's Restaurant in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Mario's Restaurant in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mario's Restaurant in Stuart has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Mario's Restaurant in Stuart been fined?
- Mario's Restaurant in Stuart has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Nearby Establishments to Mario's Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Stuart
Stories You May Have Missed Stuart
Stuart Ramen Restaurant Emergency-Closed for Flies, Third Time in 14 Months
Ramen Hana and Sushi in Stuart was emergency-closed April 14 for fly activity, its second such shutdown in under two mon…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Mario's Restaurant. How we collect and verify this data.