Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart

Last inspected:

2875 Se Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994
Overview

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart has been inspected 19 times between December 2020 and March 2026, accumulating 92 violations—an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 13 of the 19 inspections, with recurring citations for employee health policy violations (appearing in 8 inspections), handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations (6 inspections), and shell stock requirement violations (4 inspections). The facility has no emergency closure history. A fire safety violation was documented on September 16, 2016, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 24 violations including 4 high-priority findings—management awareness, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and employee health policy—and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
92Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 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

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Extra fryer outside of hood, not covered by fire suppression system.

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections16 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart last inspected?
Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart had?
Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart find?
Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.
Has Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Pez Vela Fusion Kitchen in Stuart operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ian's Tropical Grill (2016).

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