Baja Grill
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Baja Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. Baja Grill was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Stuart facility scores 81, putting Baja Grill on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 cooler, flip top #2 raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) ; cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook Line flip top cooler, flip top #2 raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding) ; cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink back hallway.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line flip top cooler, sliced ham (47F - Cooling)@10:49,since 10:15, 46F @11:15. At this current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed item onto ice bath to fascilitate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line, soiled dry wiping cloth being used for wiping FCS. Operator discarded dry wiping cloth. Replaced with clean wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, Food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream reach in freezer.
14-69-4
52
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Flip top cooler: cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. ; stainless reach in cooler: corned beef hash (55F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados at flip top cooler with stickers intact. Per operator, avocados are ready to use. Advised operator to remove stickers and wash before use.
08B-39-4
70
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Canned Pitted black olives dented to seam of can. Operator removed from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel in contact with cut lettuce and cut cabbage reach in cooler cook line. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top : cheese sauce (100F - Hot Holding) Observed in double boiler on stove top with low flame. Operator elected to discard product.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed corn starch Slurry in squirt bottle stored next to stainless steel cleaner underneath cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
55
Feb 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At dining room area by kitchen entrance and inside kitchen by waffle machine - ceiling vents soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at coffee station not protected- operator placed in sealed bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-04: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
90
Sep 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baja Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baja Grill on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baja Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baja Grill.
How does Baja Grill compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Baja Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Baja Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baja Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baja Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Baja Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baja Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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