STUART, Martin County

SOUTH FORK RESTAURANT & BAR

950 SE INDIAN ST, STUART, FL 34997

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
6 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
STUART
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 10

01B-28-5

Detail 24415339

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. At walk in cooler- Pimento cheese 2/24, honey butter 2/21, garlic butter 2/21 and cooked garlic 2/09 not used within 7 days- see stop sale.

14-86-1

Detail 24415340

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar area- non food grade paper napkins used to store dried lemon- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24415335

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 chicken stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly.

12A-09-4

Detail 24415341

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At burners station cookline- employee handled raw ground beef then proceeded to engage in handling clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24415332

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At milkshake station- Milk 65F- cold holding , whipped cream 70F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time . Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24415333

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter bar shelf- Chemicals blue spray bottle stored over single service spoons Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24415338

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by small table - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24415337

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

41-17-4

Detail 24415334

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter/ bar area- blue chemical spray bottle not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 24415336

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-05-4

Detail 24235360

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. SOUTH FORK-Ice buckets stored on shelf, not inverted. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24235361

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. SOUTH FORK-At dry storage, employee purse on shelf with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24235362

Basic - Food stored on floor. SOUTH FORK-At walk in freezer, ice cream and boxes of French fries stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23586712

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At South Fork walk in cooler, Bolognese (50F - Cooling)2:45 since 6:00 prior day; cooked tomato sauce (52F - Cooling)@2:2045 since 6:00 prior day; clam chowder (47F - Cooling)@2:45 since 6:00 prior day. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

35A-02-7

Detail 23586717

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At Burger Daddy, approximately 5 small flying insects landing on wall, garbage cans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23586714

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Burger Daddy walk in cooler, Raw hamburgers stored over cut onions. Advised operator of proper storage. At South Fork, raw shell eggs stored over cooked tomatoes. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23586719

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 South Fork walk in cooler, ROP tuna thawed. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23586715

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. At South Fork walk in cooler, Bolognese (50F - Cooling)2:45 since 6:00 prior day; cooked tomato sauce (52F - Cooling)@2:2045 since 6:00 prior day; clam chowder (47F - Cooling)@2:45 since 6:00 prior day. Items did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23586718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At South Fork walk in cooler, clam chowder (47F - Cold holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator place item into walk in cooler for quick chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23586720

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Burger Daddy mop sink, no vacuum breaker where there's a hose attached.

03G-50-1

Detail 23586713

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At walk in cooler, cooked octopus held less than 48hours in vacuum packaging without an approved HAACP plan. Operator removed product from vacuum packaging Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23586721

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At Burger Daddy, ceiling tiles damaged and in disrepair.

06-09-1

Detail 23586716

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 South Fork walk in cooler, ROP tuna thawed. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 23328009

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The current plans does not match the restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Same. To be revisited in 59 days. Time Extended

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 23324770

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of coconut milk Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23324767

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dry storage area, 3 small flying insects not landing on any food, dishes or cooking equipment. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23324774

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over sliced apples. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23324763

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 freezer, ROP salmon thawed. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23324771

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 front counter low boy, raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23324765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter low boy, raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated products held over 24hours. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour prior to. Operator placed item into freezer for quick chill. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23324764

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23324768

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23324769

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The current plans does not match the restaurant. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23324772

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold like substance. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23324773

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 freezer, ROP salmon thawed. See stop sale. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23324766

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on the floor. Warning

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22807452

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork and raw shrimp over bread not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage guidelines. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22807457

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22807454

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At Mop sink, splitter added.

01C-03-4

Detail 22807456

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster and clams tags no date of last order sold.

31A-11-4

Detail 22807455

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with perforated pan in sink at server soda station. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22807451

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in auxiliary prep kitchen. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22807453

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in main kitchen prep area. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22807450

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.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22513335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw scallops over arugula and cooked pasta reach in cooler by cook range. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 22513334

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Clams and oysters tags not in chronological order. Educated operator on proper shellfish tag maintenance.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

01B-24-5

Detail 22047970

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 Expired braised beef ragu, date marked 5/20. Operator discarded. See stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 22047968

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed Clam and mussel tags not marked by last date sold. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures.

16-37-1

Detail 22047969

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed No test strips for chemical sanitizer dish machine. Inspector provided test strips, advised operator to purchase test strips. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-02-6

Detail 21350492

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21350486

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at cookline- octopus 48-50F cold holding, cheese 44-45F- cold holding- operator states food left out for 15 minutes- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. At small reach in cooler at bar area- salmon 47-48F- cold holding - operator states food left out for 30 minutes- food not prepared or portioned today - operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21350495

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bucket covering handwash sink by dish machine- operator removed sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21350489

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by cookline.

05-08-4

Detail 21350485

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

02A-01-4

Detail 21350490

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21350493

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

50-09-4

Detail 21350483

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21350484

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda cup with lid over cut potatoes at shelf by dish machine- operator removed drink. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21350491

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys over cut potatoes on shelf by dish machine- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21350496

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwah sink by cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 21350487

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 21350488

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing under standing water in bucket at handwash sink by dish machine- operator placed in walk in cooler top defrost properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21350494

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

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

01C-05-4

Detail 21075488

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 21075490

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21075492

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hot line and prep hand sinks - operator removed obstacles to give access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21075487

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hot line hand sink and prep sink no towels - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02A-01-4

Detail 21075486

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 21075491

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bar area cutting board, green cutting in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 21075489

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverages from prep tables. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20368191

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked blocked by rolling cart. Cart relocated. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20368189

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

01C-03-4

Detail 20368190

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

02C-02-5

Detail 20368188

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - cooked collard greens prepped 2 days ago. Food date marked.