Stuart, Martin County

PIRANHA PAT'S

395 NW DIXIE HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-10-4

Detail 24388666

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloves on then proceed to plate ready to eat food orders at cook line without washing hands Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-11-5

Detail 24388667

High Priority - Raw beef stored over beer keg in walk in cooler Operator removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24388668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front. Counter French fries (45F - Cold Holding) per operator food not prepped or portioned and out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes operator placed on time Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24388670

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 24388669

Basic - Metal Bowl with no handle used to dispense French fries in kitchen .

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24084239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm not at minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up with 400 ppm quaternary sanitizer at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed dish machine at 0 ppm at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24066310

High Priority - Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm not at minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up with 400 ppm quaternary sanitizer at time of inspection Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24066306

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings inside reach in cooler at cook line. Line cook stored both foods properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24066308

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 24066309

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

06-09-1

Detail 24066307

Basic - Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23649857

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish not all items commercially packaged in stainless reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23649856

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked sausage at cookline reach in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23649855

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. Observed No proof of training for Kaylee G, Alex E per operator, employees hired more than 60 days ago. Sent operator list of approved food handler programs. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23419203

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23419202

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand washing soap stored above tomato cans and bottle of ketchup up in back storage closet. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 23419201

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.

05-03-4

Detail 23419199

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

08B-38-4

Detail 23419200

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor of storage closet. Operator stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23419198

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink at front bar.

12B-13-4

Detail 23419197

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks in reach in cooler at kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03E-02-5

Detail 22614372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam well: Chili (109F - reheating) at 11:08 since 9:00 Per operator, chili is a reheated item from 2/1/24. Operator placed on flat top to reheat to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22614370

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. Reach in cooler: Observed container of hot dogs not date marked, per operator opened on 1/31/24. Advised operator to date hot dogs. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22614371

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager at time of inspection. Warning