Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart

Last inspected:

1835 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Overview

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 168 violations—an average of 7.0 per inspection, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and hand-arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections, and shell stock/approved food source violations in at least 4 inspections. These patterns suggest systemic management gaps in food safety fundamentals. Administrative complaints have been recommended in at least 4 of the most recent 6 inspections, indicating formal state enforcement action beyond routine inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on November 2, 2023, when an exit door by the ice machine was found locked; this was corrected on site. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 resulted in "Call Back - Complied," following an inspection on March 31, 2026 that cited 18 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.

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

25Inspections
177Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 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

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026039425 $200.00 Mar 31, 2026 Miami (Doral)

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections25 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart last inspected?
Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart had?
Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart find?
Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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.
Has Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart been fined?
Michelina's Restaurant in Stuart has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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