STUART, Martin County

CHARLIES NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL

400 SE PARROT CIR, STUART, FL 34997

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
STUART
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-25-4

Detail 24412957

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cookline area- employee toched their face than proceeded to prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands.

53A-05-6

Detail 24412959

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/

21-38-4

Detail 24412958

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24209782

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of marinara sauce-dented. See stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 24209783

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen single door reach in cooler, Raw chicken stored over cut washed vegetables-Carrots/Celery. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24209781

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food-bread, stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03D-15-4

Detail 23802142

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (73F - Cooling) at 12:08 pm to 73F at 12:20 pm since 9:00 am. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Covered and stacked in containers. Removed Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 23802143

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles above prep area unclean

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23441665

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, 3#10 cans of crushed pineapple dented. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23441663

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler, ROP mahi thawed. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23441662

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding) At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23441664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 23066833

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 23066832

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23066831

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23063953

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of marinara, tuna and clams in dry food storage area. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23063949

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. Employee handle clean dishes after handling dirty dishes. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23063956

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At cookline/ kitchen area approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bags of bread and prep counter. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23063951

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Raw bacon over deli meat. Operator moved raw foods to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23063952

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single tall stainless reach in: 1 cooked peppers (48F - cold holding) ; Diced tomatoes (47F - cold holding); cooked Pasta (50F- cold holding ) ; pork chop (48F- cold holding )cooked onions 48F- cold holding cooked rice 50F- cold holding. Not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23063947

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/ Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23063948

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 23063954

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23063950

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle of bleach water not labeled in outdoor bar area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23063955

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. Warning

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22783619

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over French fries and tater tots at stainless reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22783621

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Stainless steel polish and wiping rag resting in Hand wash sink at inside bar. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22783622

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/ 4 cooks on shift at time of inspection with no food manager present.

40-06-5

Detail 22783620

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage over flip top cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22783623

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22396926

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed Canned diced tomatoes, pizza sauce and tomato sauce with dents to the seam of the can at dry storage area. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 22396929

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw breaded fish over tater tots not in commercial packaging walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22396928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22396927

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Grill/oven cleaner stored next to deli paper in dry storage. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22396925

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. conch (58F - Cooling) at 10:30 since 10:00 - 59F 10:45 Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21898112

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - two 6lb cans of black beans with large dents- see Stop sale.

08A-20-5

Detail 21898111

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler- raw comminuted ( ground) beef over whole muscle beef - operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21898109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At outside bar handwash sink - wiping cloth in handwash sink- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21898110

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage closet- Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21898113

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At flip top cooler at cookline- knife in between flip top door and unit- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21356148

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish not commercially packaged over sliced potatoes in walk in freezer- operator stored fish to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21356139

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage- Oven cleaner over cupcake trays- operator moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21356140

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in handwash sink by dish machine- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21356143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by tall reach in cooler and freezer- operator provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21356144

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

36-34-5

Detail 21356141

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21356145

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21356142

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above prep table at cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21356147

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee at cookline- operator provided. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21356146

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour at dry storage not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 20986511

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on bags of bread on cook line as well to go containers. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on clean utensils by dry storage. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on several sealed dry storage containers with sauces on dry storage and walls by dry storage Immediate AC with a following day callback per Brenden Doherty at 11:57am Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Observed 4 small flying insects landing on sealed bags of bread and Togo containers on cook line Observed 5 small flying insects landing on dry storage sealed containers of dressings.on dry storage Observed 3 small flying insects landing on clean utensils and walls by dry storage Marked as an Immediate AC with a following day callback per Brenden Doherty at 11:57am from previous day inspection. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20986509

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several containers inside walk-in cooler with cooked chicken wings (50 - Cold holding); cheese (45- Cold Holding); turkey slice (45 - Cold Holding). Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator walk-in cooler door was left opened for approximately 30 minutes. About 1 hour ago for product delivery. Operator opened walk-in freezer door to help temperature drop Observed seating on cook line cornbread (72 - Cold Holding); butter (72F cold Holding) Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator transferred products to walk-in cooler Observed on top rail of flip top cooler Flip top cooler, ; cheese (46 - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator closed lid Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Observed inside walk-in cooler a container with roast beef at 45°F cold Holding. Per operator product stored for approximately one hour. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved product to inside of walk-in freezer. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 20986512

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Same Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20986508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the restaurant - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Same Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20986510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. All tiles removed , per operator they are in process of installing new floors - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: Same Time Extended

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 20983235

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container with cooked onions at 10:55am (50 - Cooling)inside tall reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator product cooling overnight Product did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 20983226

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on bags of bread on cook line as well to go containers. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on clean utensils by dry storage. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects landing on several sealed dry storage containers with sauces on dry storage and walls by dry storage Immediate AC with a following day callback per Brenden Doherty at 11:57am Admin Complaint

50-17-2

Detail 20983233

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.on 12/1/2021 Operator renewed Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20983232

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a deep covered container with cooked onions at 10:55am (50 - Cooling)inside tall reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator product cooling overnight Product did not cooled to 41°F within 6 hours. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20983230

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several containers inside walk-in cooler with cooked chicken wings (50 - Cold holding); cheese (45- Cold Holding); turkey slice (45 - Cold Holding). Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator walk-in cooler door was left opened for approximately 30 minutes. About 1 hour ago for product delivery. Operator opened walk-in freezer door to help temperature drop Observed seating on cook line cornbread (72 - Cold Holding); butter (72°F cold Holding) Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator transferred products to walk-in cooler Observed on top rail of flip top cooler Flip top cooler, ; cheese (46 - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator closed lid Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20983227

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside steam table marinara sauce (106 - Hot Holding). Per operator product was reheated on stovetop and then transferred to steam table approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator transferred product back to stovetop for reheating Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 20983234

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-14-5

Detail 20983225

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

36-34-5

Detail 20983228

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20983229

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-22-4

Detail 20983224

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the restaurant

14-69-4

Detail 20983236

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 20983231

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. All tiles removed , per operator they are in process of installing new floors

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 20369997

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside bar area- clear chemical. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20369999

Basic - Ceiling A/C vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 20369998

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.