Canton House Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Canton House Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Stuart restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 shrimp stored over cooked pork, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
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. At kitchen, wiping cloth solution Chlorine 200+. Operator corrected to Chlorine 100ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cookline, cooked noodles (53F - Cooling)@11:57 since 11:00, 51F @12:46. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator place product into walk in to fascilitate proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At kitchen, ceiling over walk in cooler tiles are missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bucket of raw chicken stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved item to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, flip top cooler top, lid and doors soiled with buildup of grease, food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cookline, interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
47
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked pork (49F - Cooling); egg rolls (49F - Cooling. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
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. Employee touched face, then proceeded to touch clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator to wash hands.
12A-10-4
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 chicken stored over cooked pork . Raw scallops over cooked pork advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line, Raw eggs stored over clean plates Walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked pork. Advised operator to stored properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw beef Advised operator to store properly
08A-20-5
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. Reach in freezer Raw chicken over raw beef Advised operator to store properly
08A-17-6
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 walk in cooler, bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); bamboo chutes (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 6 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked pork (49F - Cooling); egg rolls (49F - Cooling. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, Cracked shell raw eggs (85F - Cold Holding), it prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator discarded. At walk in cooler, bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); bamboo chutes (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (48F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 6 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen, cooked rice (112F - Cooling) @2:35, since 1:45 100F @3:25; cooked chicken wings (97F - Cooling)@2:35, since 1:45 88F @3:25. At this rate, products will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to place product into freezer first quick chill. Operator placed into freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables( potatoes )stored with ready-to-eat food.( cut broccoli and cabbage) Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket chlorine 0ppm. Operator corrected to chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
25
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw ground pork over unwashed broccoli walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Metal trash cans used for storage of flour, sugar and rice.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Stainless reach in freezer:Observed Raw scallops over cooked vegetables. Both products not in commercial packaging. White reach in freezer: Raw pork over cooked crab and cooked pork buns. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (101F - Cooling) at 3:24 since 2:54 - 99F at 3:40 Observed in deep container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator spread out on sheet pan to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed broccoli at walk in cooler- operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over rte dumplings- at tall reach in freezer by walk in cooler- operator stored chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on steam table- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving and equipment throughout restaurant **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canton House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canton House Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canton House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canton House Restaurant.
How does Canton House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Canton House Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Canton House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Canton House Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Canton House Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Canton House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canton House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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