Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (73F - Cooling) at 12:08 pm to 73F at 12:20 pm since 9:00 am. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Covered and stacked in containers. Removed **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles above prep area unclean
36-34-5
86
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical 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 kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding) At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
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 cooler, ROP mahi thawed. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, 3#10 cans of crushed pineapple dented. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
55
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handle clean dishes after handling dirty dishes. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of marinara, tuna and clams in dry food storage area. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single tall stainless reach in: 1 cooked peppers (48F - cold holding) ; Diced tomatoes (47F - cold holding); cooked Pasta (50F- cold holding ) ; pork chop (48F- cold holding )cooked onions 48F- cold holding cooked rice 50F- cold holding. Not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Raw bacon over deli meat. Operator moved raw foods to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At cookline/ kitchen area approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bags of bread and prep counter. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle of bleach water not labeled in outdoor bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
30
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Grill/oven cleaner stored next to deli paper in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw breaded fish over tater tots not in commercial packaging walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed Canned diced tomatoes, pizza sauce and tomato sauce with dents to the seam of the can at dry storage area. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. conch (58F - Cooling) at 10:30 since 10:00 - 59F 10:45 Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
50
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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 comminuted ( ground) beef over whole muscle beef - operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area - two 6lb cans of black beans with large dents- see Stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At outside bar handwash sink - wiping cloth in handwash sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage closet- Spray bottle of all purpose cleaner not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At flip top cooler at cookline- knife in between flip top door and unit- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish not commercially packaged over sliced potatoes in walk in freezer- operator stored fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage- Oven cleaner over cupcake trays- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in handwash sink by dish machine- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink by tall reach in cooler and freezer- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour at dry storage not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee at cookline- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above prep table at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
36-34-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill.
How does Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charlies Neighborhood Bar and 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 Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlies Neighborhood Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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