Eighteen Seminole Street
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Eighteen Seminole Street stretching back to 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Eighteen Seminole Street's latest score of 50 falls below the Stuart average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed operator wash hands for less than 5 seconds then proceed to handle clean food equipment in kitchen.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread in direct contact with " Non food grade "thank you" bags in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator dump water into hand wash sink and refill water into coffee pot from hand wash sink next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no Big 6 poster inside establishment. Emailed operator poster and printed at time of inspection
11-07-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor not easily cleanable or with chipped tiles\gaps underneath dish machine
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath shelf of prep table next to hand wash sink containing blender and food processor soiled with dirt and rust.
23-03-4
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline- non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with Cooked eggplant- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw chicken stored over lemons - operator removed and stored properly. At glass reach in cooler- raw chicken and raw veal stored over bread- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At glass reach in cooler- gallon of milk opened 04/08/25 not date marked- operator date marked.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- yellow chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in cooler, bread stored in Thank You bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
14-31-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At hand wash sink in kitchen near ice machine, hot water knob in disrepair
29-08-4
82
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to mop area and door to outside patio do not clues completely by themselves - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Same. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan by hand sink on cook line heavily covered in dust -dust on hood vents and surrounding area. -oven doors and cooler doors soiled on the outside -fan above 3bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in hallway by ice machine area blocked by prep table
31A-09-4
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. Milk opened 10/29. Advised operator to put correct date
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with forms
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean pots stored on floor in warewashing area
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep tables
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counter where oven and slicer are. Floor in warewashing area
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan by hand sink on cook line heavily covered in dust -dust on hood vents and surrounding area. -oven doors and cooler doors soiled on the outside -fan above 3bay sink
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door to mop area and door to outside patio do not clues completely by themselves
35B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top of dish Machine
16-21-4
47
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator turned on hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Toilet/Man's room
32-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread crumbs/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
70
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Milk/opened over 24 hours before./reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dusty/by cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/prep area/kitchen
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eighteen Seminole Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eighteen Seminole Street on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eighteen Seminole Street?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eighteen Seminole Street.
How does Eighteen Seminole Street compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Eighteen Seminole Street most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Eighteen Seminole Street's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Eighteen Seminole Street have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Eighteen Seminole Street means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Eighteen Seminole Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eighteen Seminole Street is inspected around three times per year on average.
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