Stuart, Martin County

MORNING GLORY CAFE

2180 S FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-02-4

Detail 24408734

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes then prepared a to go beverage without washing hands at front counter Advised employees to wash hands correctly

03A-02-5

Detail 24408732

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on prep table at kitchen Per operator food not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 1/2 hours, operator placed raw shell eggs on ice to drop temperature to 45F Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24408733

Basic - Observed container of raw potatoes stored on floor of kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 24408731

Basic - Plate with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 24230188

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating and open at time of inspection with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

53A-03-7

Detail 24230190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired for Jennifer H 10/29/2020. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 24230189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at side kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24222534

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employees set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24222536

High Priority - Observed Raw shrimp stored over or cooked tiekey and bread loaves in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chef stored all foods properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 24222539

High Priority - Operating and open at time of inspection with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/2025 Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 24222531

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham date marked 11/26 in reach in cooler exceeds 7 days after opening See stop sale Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 24222537

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced ham date marked 11/26 in reach in cooler exceeds 7 days after opening See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24222533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter 60F-cold holding on prep counter inside metal container raw shell eggs on prep table next to stove at 60F-cold holding Per chef items not prepped or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator placed raw shells eggs inside reach in cooler to quick chill and placed butter in new ice bath. Butter at 49F at 10:00 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24222538

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links (90F hot holding) on stop top Per operator items left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, chef places sausages inside reach in cooler to chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24222535

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired for Jennifer H 10/29/2020. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24222532

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at side kitchen

Sep 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23951837

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time Extended

Jun 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-18-4

Detail 23832347

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands then use soiled towel to dry hands at cook line. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23832352

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean silverware at dish pit with no hand wash. Operator reviewed proper hand washing procedures, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23832343

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat onions rings, muffins, chocolate chips in reach in freezer, items not commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish items not commercially packaged at tall white reach in freezer. Operator stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23832348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tub of butter in ice bath past over flow line, At 52F. Per operator, items not prepped or portioned today, items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator replaced fresh ice bath in stainless steel container to quick chill. Butter at 43F at 10:15. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23832345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage link at 113F on stove top. Per operator, items placed on stove top approximately 2 hours ago. Operator placed items inside freezer to cool 41F or below within 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 23832346

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands multiple times at triple sink in kitchen. Employee re washed hands in correct hand wash sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23832351

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23832350

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23832349

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or Observed underneath Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23832344

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted on shelves at tall stainless reach in cooler Warning

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-03-5

Detail 23544267

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs sitting on prep counter at 70F, per operator: items left on counter out of temperature for approximately 1 hour-items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Items at 50F at 10:45 Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed raw shell eggs at 72F on prep table at cook line. Per operator. Items not prepared or portioned today, items left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items on ice bath to quick chill. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23544269

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage links at 80F at cook line. Per operator: items not prepared or portioned today, items put on cook line and left out of temperature for approximately hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Items at 64F at 10:45 Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed cooked sausage links on cook line top at 96 at cook line. Per operator, items left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator turned on stove top to reheat. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23544268

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled above prep table near back exterior door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23411316

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash dirty food container in triple sink, then proceed to handle and store clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23411319

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-03-5

Detail 23411322

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs sitting on prep counter at 70F, per operator: items left on counter out of temperature for approximately 1 hour-items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Items at 50F at 10:45 Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23411318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked ground Beef at 48F in reach in cooler at cook line. per operator, items not prepared or portioned today- items removed from reach in cooler and out temperature for approximately 30 min. Operator placed items in reach in cooler to chill. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23411321

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage links at 80F at cook line. Per operator: items not prepared or portioned today, items put on cook line and left out of temperature for approximately hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Items at 64F at 10:45 Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23411323

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass lens cleaner stored over containers of spices and food prep table At front kitchen. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23411324

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no scoop inside container of cut tomatoes at reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23411317

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled above prep table near back exterior door.

24-08-4

Detail 23411320

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic cups at front counter. Operator put items out to dry properly. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 23021423

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, Employee cracked raw shell eggs, proceeded to prepared plate, did not wash hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23021422

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw shelled eggs stored over chocolate. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 23021425

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cook line, raw shelled eggs (81F - Cold Holding). Operator decided to place raw shelled eggs on time control 4 hours with time stamp. Emailed TPHC form to operator for proper documentation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23021426

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked potatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cracked eggs (67F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed items on time control for 4 hours with time stamp. Emailed TPHC form to operator for proper documentation. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23021424

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked sausage (91F - Hot Holding), operator stated item held for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to reheat sausage to 165F. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 23021421

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line, Sanitizing bucket Wiping cloth solution chlorine 100+ppm. Operator diluted sanitizing bucket to Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 23021420

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-12-4

Detail 22793673

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook breaking raw shell eggs and then proceeded to plate sausage links, without washing hands first. Reviewed proper hand washing with cook. Cook washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 22793671

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook plated toast with bare hands. Reviewed wearing gloves with cook. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 22793674

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23 License renewed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22793669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 72°F, left out next to grill, cook stated removed from refrigerator 1 hour ago. Cook placed sausage links back in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 22793670

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ chlorine next to triple sink. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22793668

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 2.18.24

10-08-5

Detail 22793672

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at breakfast bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-02-6

Detail 22373607

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw ground sausage over muffins in left white stand up freezer

02C-03-5

Detail 22373604

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open on 10/16/23 Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22373603

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

02B-01-5

Detail 22373601

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict. Person in charge fixed all menus during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22373611

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

03F-10-5

Detail 22373610

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For shelled eggs, pooled eggs, pancake batter or hash browns

51-11-4

Detail 22373598

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

14-11-5

Detail 22373606

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on stand up one door cooler

36-17-5

Detail 22373608

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor are under 3 compartment sink and other areas in the kitchen

10-17-4

Detail 22373609

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between stove and fryer and prep table and cooler Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22373599

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22373605

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease in between fryers and stove

06-01-5

Detail 22373602

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chili at room temperature, item at 35f Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22373600

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine

42-01-4

Detail 22373612

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21724627

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 21724625

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over hotdogs/reach in freezer. Corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21724626

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw eggs/hasbrowns//cookline

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

09-01-4

Detail 21251582

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Shredded cheese, put on grits for to go container/corrective action taken/operator washed hands and put in gloves. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 21251580

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg/reach in cooler/corrective action taken/operator discarded broken egg. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21251581

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 74 degrees, corned beef has, 75 degrees, butter/cookline/stored within 3 hours/corrective action taken/operator iced down Tcs foods. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20802019

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter, potato 71f corned beef hash 72f, Less than 4 hours, moved to ice. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 20802020

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02B-02-5

Detail 20361878

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided and posted. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20361879

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20361877

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall and ceiling by vent fan.