Stuart, Martin County

SAILOR'S RETURN

625 SW ANCHORAGE WAY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 7, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03C-44-5

Detail 24493142

High Priority - Cooked poultry chicken breast not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast plated to serve to guest at 153F Chef put back on stove and heated to 165F Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 24493145

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying above prep table at back prep station in kitchen Observed approximately 2 small flying insects flying above flip top reach in cooler and landing on soiled wiping cloth on prep table at cook line Chef attempted to kill Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24493146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked mushrooms inside reach in cooler at cook line Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 24493141

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling soiled rag then process to remove gloves and place new gloves with out washing hands Advised employees of proper hand washing Corrective Action Taken

03C-94-4

Detail 24493144

Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for identifying food cooked with non-continuous process. Observed partially cooked fish not labeled or segregated from other foods inside reach in cooler a cook line Operator stored foods properly Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24493143

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03C-89-4

Detail 24301737

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked salmon inside reach in cooler At cook line Per operator fish not cooked all the way, cooled down then cooked later to full temperature to order. Establishment has no written procedures Emailed operator copy of not continuous cooking procedures

03D-15-4

Detail 24301735

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken wings piled in large deep metal pan stacked (70F-100F - Cooling at 11:15 since 10:30 67-95F at 11:30) at current t rate of cooling food will not full reach from 135F to 70F within 2 hours Advised operator to portion wings in smaller pans Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24301736

Basic - Boxes of Food stored on floor of walk in freezer

36-34-5

Detail 24301738

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

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23675728

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked roast beef at 47F- per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items placed from walk-in cooler into reach in cooler and left out of temperature for approximately . Operator left in reach in cooler to quick chill. Observed raw shrimp inside prep sink in running water at 69F. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items lefts out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 23675727

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above dish machine in disrepair, missing tile, covered by blue tarp leaking.

14-69-4

Detail 23675726

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer at cook line

Oct 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23225959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked eggplant in walk in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 23225958

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 23225952

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to clean plates. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23225953

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cook line with pickles.

10-07-4

Detail 23225955

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in 89°F water, employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 23225954

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In prep kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 23225957

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Expo station.

25-05-4

Detail 23225956

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups on floor in storage area. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 22993899

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, approximately 25 ROP tuna steaks thawed. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22993900

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 flip top cooler, fish dip (47F - Cold Holding); At tall reach in cooler near cookline, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight, See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22993903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, fish dip (47F - Cold Holding); At tall reach in cooler near cookline, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, clam chowder (45F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held overnight, See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22993898

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler, ahi tuna (53@11:36, since 10:30F - Cooling); 50F @12:42. At this current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to place product on ice to fascilitate cooling process. Operator placed product on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22993902

Basic - 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, approximately 25 ROP tuna steaks thawed. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22993904

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, 2 bins of cut and washed onions in bin stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. At outside walk in freezer, boxes of bread stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22993901

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At rear of kitchen outside area, open box of SS items stored, not protected from contamination. Advised operator or proper storage. Warning

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Total: 4

22-45-4

Detail 22962397

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee had in use tongs in back pocket of pants, took them out to use to pick up cooked hamburger bun. Advised operator of proper sanitizing process. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22962398

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 cook line flip top #2, Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding) ; chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operators stated items held over 4 hours, see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22962396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top #1, ahi tuna (49F - Cold Holding); fish dip (50F - Cold Holding); diced boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for 2 hours. Advised operator to place ice on items for quick chill. Operator placed ice to items. At cook line flip top #2, Cole slaw (52F - Cold Holding) ; chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); crab meat (48F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 4 hours, see stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22962395

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer over food prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 22913760

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 used cell phone, then proceeded to handle clean equipment with washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 22913756

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Chic cordon blue stored over potato skins on speed rack. Raw shrimp stored over cake. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22913759

Basic - 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, ahi tuna in ROP package thawing. Advised operator of proper thawing. Operator cut packages of fish open to continue thawing . Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22913757

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At wait station, bottles of water over prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 22913758

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At kitchen, clean bowls stored improperly, with standing water. Advised operator of proper storage of clean dishes. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22845676

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can red peppers 1 can tomato sauce

12A-09-4

Detail 22845675

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line, employee changed gloves after handling raw chicken, then touched fajitas without washing hands. Advised operator to educate employee on proper handwashing.

03A-02-5

Detail 22845673

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy Cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item placed in unit from walk-in approximately 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed ice to it to bring item down to 41F buttermilk (58F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 22845672

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish storage area, storage bins not inverted for proper drying, wet nesting. Advised operator about proper storage and drying. Operator placed bins to be rewashed and stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

10-08-5

Detail 22845674

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice scoop stored in ice with handle touching ice. Operator removed ice scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22757432

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw beef skirt steak over raw beef tenderloin at walk in cooler. Operator unable to produce proof if skirt steak is mechanically tenderized. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 22757433

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pickled onions dated 3/20. Per operator, hot brine used for pickled onions. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22757434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chili crema (sour cream) (68F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic Mayo (50F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting out on counter. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed products on ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22757431

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in cook line: Cole slaw (52F - Cooling) at 10:35 since 10:30 - 52F At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22757435

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22406721

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp not in commercial packaging over French fries and mozzarella sticks reach in freezer cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 22406718

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Ground beef patties over pork chops walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22406717

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen: house made fried onions (86F - Hot Holding) Per operator, left on counter overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22406719

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall stainless reach in cook line: crab dip (49F - Cold Holding); escargot (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator placed ice bags on product to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22406720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen: house made fried onions (86F - Hot Holding) Per operator, left on counter overnight. See stop sale. Steam table: cooked rice (126F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator returned to steamer to bring up to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 21817443

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. Cutting lemons/prep area/corrective action taken/prep person washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21817442

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over potatoes/reach in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw foods properly. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21817439

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/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 21817441

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment/prep areas/kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21817438

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly . Corrective Action Taken

06-06-5

Detail 21817440

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Lobster tails/prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21817437

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream/walk in freezer.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 21300964

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad/prepared over 3 days before/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21300962

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers/walk in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 21300963

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Salt container/cookline

08B-38-4

Detail 21300960

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes, bread/walk in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 21300959

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline

02D-01-5

Detail 21300961

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/cookline

47-03-4

Detail 21300958

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Cover plate broken/employee restroom

Feb 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 20890707

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Overnight cooling, chowder 51-58f, in walk in. Stop sale issued. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20890713

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Partially cooked beef over cooked meat on speed rack in walk in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20890711

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20890708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line salad cooler, hard boiled egg 52f, not prepped today, over 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Drawer cooler, raw chicken 48f raw burger 47/48f less than 4 hours from walk in cooler, ice added. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 20890712

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds, rice in hot box holding 76f, less than 2 hours, removed to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20890714

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, ac vents, walk in fan unit dusty, unclean. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20890709

Basic - Stored food not covered. Foods previously cooled, not covered in walk in. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20890710

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One quat bucket on cook line floor. Removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08B-56-4

Detail 20543958

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. 2 bottles in beverage ice at exterior bar. Were removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 20543954

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bags of raw seafood, beef over fries and plates in Reach-in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 20543952

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach-in cooler, Less than 4 hours, Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today, Raw tuna 54f cheese 49f 50f cooked shrimp 44f. Removed and iced. Corrective Action Taken

35A-06-4

Detail 20543953

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in kitchen ceiling light shields.

36-34-5

Detail 20543955

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust around kitchen ac vents.

38-07-4

Detail 20543957

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One ceiling light on cook line.

31B-04-4

Detail 20543956

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Employee restroom.