Ellie's Dockside Deli

3565 Se St Lucie Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ellie's Dockside Deli nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Stuart sits at 81, putting Ellie's Dockside Deli on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 bread, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage, operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by dish machine- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At front counter in us apples with stickers attached - educated operator - employee removed stickers and washed properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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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 pork sausage stored over French toast sticks. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw pork sausage to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Fruit fly repellent over bottled water and single service cups in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

41-10-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed Avocados with sticker in tact at reach in deli salad cooler. Per operator, avocados are ready for use. Operator removed stickers and washed avocados. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of tomatoes on floor in prep room. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep table by front counter- Heavy cream 66-68F-cold holding - operator states left out for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler at front counter- cooked chicken 72-74F at 9:50 to 72-74F at 10:10( cooling since 9:00)- food tightly covered by plastic wrap- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 4 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee beverage inside handwash sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of soup prepared Sunday not date marked- operator date marked. Container of heavy cream opened on Sunday not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray at front counter not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellie's Dockside Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ellie's Dockside Deli on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ellie's Dockside Deli?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ellie's Dockside Deli.

How does Ellie's Dockside Deli compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Ellie's Dockside Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Ellie's Dockside Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ellie's Dockside Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ellie's Dockside Deli 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 Ellie's Dockside Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ellie's Dockside Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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