Citron of Hobe Sound

11750 Se Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Citron of Hobe Sound 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Citron of Hobe Sound's latest score of 100 sits above the Hobe Sound average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 18, 2025

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

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clarified butter (125F - Hot Holding) Observed in double boiler on grill. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Roasted garlic mayonnaise made 9/26 at tall stainless reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips for quaternary sanitizer at sanitizer buckets and triple sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cups as scoop in sugar and bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

May 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change evaluation form that affects, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating change evaluation form not filled out by the water department.

51-09-4

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was plating mixed greens for salad with bare hands; educated operator; employee washed hands and put gloves on; **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- in walk-in cooler #2 by three compartment sink

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- ai curtains at walk-in cooler outside has mold like presence

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line; **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Nov 9, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - No Certificate of Balcony Inspection available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Main office closed/properly manager out of office/she will e mail certification by next week. **Time Extended**

12-06-5

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citron of Hobe Sound last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Citron of Hobe Sound on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Citron of Hobe Sound compare to other restaurants in Hobe Sound?

Citron of Hobe Sound most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hobe Sound average of 79.

Has Citron of Hobe Sound's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Citron of Hobe Sound have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Citron of Hobe Sound 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 Citron of Hobe Sound inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Citron of Hobe Sound is inspected around three times per year on average.

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