Stuart, Martin County

MICHELINA'S RESTAURANT

1835 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 1, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-38-4

Detail 24483884

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of flour in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24483885

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine soiled and adjacent wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-25-4

Detail 24482948

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 cook line area- employee touched their face than proceeded in engaging in food preparation- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24482941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler- Cream cheese 46F- cold holding, shredded cheese 54F- cold holding, goat cheese 45-47F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03E-02-5

Detail 24482942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table by cook line- Marinara sauce 114F at 3:05( reheating since 1:00)- food did not reheat properly within 2 hours- operator placed to be cooled in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24482946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line area- Marinara sauce 74F- hot holding- food sitting in top of steam table- food out of temperature for 30 minutes-operator places to quick chill in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24482944

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area WD-40 spray stored over clean utensils - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24482940

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At tall reach in cooler by cook line- cooked mashed potatoes 64F at 3:20 to 62F at4:00( cooling since 12:30), cooked peppers 76F at 3:15 to 74F at 4:00 ( cooling since 3:00),bruschetta tomatoes 72F at 3:15 to 71FF at 4:00 ( cooling since 3:00) - at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24482938

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container sin hand sink by prep area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24482947

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-38-4

Detail 24482945

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of flour in disrepair. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24482949

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 74F. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24482939

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24482943

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine soiled and adjacent wall. Warning

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24350118

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Not observed Time Extended

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24229098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 68F-78F inside prep sink Per operator items not prepared or portioned today and thawing out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Moved to reach in cooler to bring down temperature to 41F Observed butter (78F- cold holding); sitting on prep counter in back kitchen, per operator items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, Operator began prepping to use butter

41-27-4

Detail 24229096

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 200+ ppm Advised operator to replace with new solution to 50-100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24229100

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired for Stuart J expired 8/15/2023 A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-14-5

Detail 24229097

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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24229099

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

22-16-4

Detail 24229101

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 23676291

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through the back door and upon return - handled clean did not wash their hands- educated operator employee washed hans properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23676294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer - raw lamb not commercially packaged stored over cut ham- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 23676292

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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)- corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23676293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 23676295

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler cheesecake prepared 3 days ago not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23566648

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks at reach in freezer at server station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23566651

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 reach in cooler at cook line: Observed 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. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23566652

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: Observed Chicken egg plant Parmesan at 115F- hot holding. Per employee, items left out of temperature for 45 minutes. Operator placed in oven to reheat.

31B-03-4

Detail 23566650

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at cook line.

51-11-4

Detail 23566653

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 23566649

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 reach in cooler at cook line: Observed 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. See stop sale.

08B-38-4

Detail 23566654

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor of dish pit area next to triple sink, observed container of vegetable oil on floor of kitchen. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23566655

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sinks in front counter and cook line.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22863171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw fish stored over mozzarella cheese sticks. Operator removed mozzarella sticks. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22863170

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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted sanitizing solution to 100ppm Chlorine Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22863166

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 22863168

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 kitchen flip top lowboy, mahi mahi in ROP. Operator stated fish held for less than 1 hour prior. Advised operator to cut package open to properly thaw. Operator cut open fish to continue thawing process. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22863169

Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil, tomato sauce stored on floor. Operator moved to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22863167

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen stainless steel double door cooler, interior soiled with food debris.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22419496

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in metal pan thawing over packaged cheese in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22419499

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauté cooler: cooked mushrooms, chicken broth, cream sauce, goat cheese, pico all temperature range 45F-60F cold holding . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22419507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté cooler: cooked mushrooms, chicken broth, cream sauce, goat cheese, pico all temperature range 45F-60F cold holding . Overnight per operator . Operator discarded Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22419511

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 on shelf over prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22419509

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing made with raw egg not identified Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22419503

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of Parmasean cheese Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22419497

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles cracked in kitchen . Operator is aware Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22419508

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep table Employee Drink on shelf next to spices Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22419495

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in make table cooler by ice machine and steam table -cracked slate in pizza oven Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22419502

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in missing by reach in cooler and make table by ice machine. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22419501

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing by reach in cooler and make table by ice machine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22419505

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed oil Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22419506

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

10-07-4

Detail 22419510

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in container of water 89F. Operator discarded water Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22419504

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves bi ice machine And reach in cooler shelves by sauté station Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22419500

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

46-04-4

Detail 22419498

Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door by ice machine Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21857826

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over pepperoni/ric#1/corrective action taken/operator stored ground beef properly. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21857827

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

08B-36-4

Detail 21857824

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Oil containers under hand wash sink/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers properly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21857825

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and salt containers/storage area. Corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21857828

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area/kitchen

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21390457

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw groundbeef with ham/reach in cooler#2/corrective action taken/operator separated both food products. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21390458

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint primer spray bottles/prep area/corrective action taken/operator discarded paint cans. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21390460

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cups. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21390462

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen

08B-36-4

Detail 21390459

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Oil containers/under hand wash sink/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21390461

Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks/reach in freezer/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 21045518

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw shrimp.

53B-13-5

Detail 21045513

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 21045514

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices/prep area.

36-32-5

Detail 21045515

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen

32-12-5

Detail 21045517

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 21045519

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt /sugar/storage area/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21045516

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/storage area.

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08B-27-4

Detail 20708856

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bag of onions in mop sink basin. Removed to proper storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 20708853

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over clean plates and Ready-to-eat foods in Reach-in cooler. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20708857

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 108f on table, Less than 1 hour, will be moved to hot plate to keep at 135f or more.

31A-09-4

Detail 20708854

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in back Hand wash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 20708849

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20708855

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

36-32-5

Detail 20708850

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 20708848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink basin unclean.

33-31-5

Detail 20708851

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused Reach-in cooler outside, standing water in top compartment, door not secured. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20708852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottles. Were labeled.