Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe

710 S Colorado Ave, Stuart, FL 34994

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Stuart facility scores 81, putting Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Sliced tomatoes 49F-Cold holding Hummus-49F-Cold holding Cooked zucchini 48F-Cold holding Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items pulled from walk in approximately 45 minutes prior to. Operator placed ice bags onto items to fascilitate quick chill. **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At juice prep area, All purpose cleaner on counter with food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

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 cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking in kitchen. **Warning**

12B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, bread stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and cut zucchini. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-17-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor- Bucket with onions and potatoes on the floor in walk-in cooler ; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu Caesar dressing (50F - Cold Holding); tofu ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator decided to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips observed for dish machine, chlorine sanitizer.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by service pick up window in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of food container/prep area/corrective action taken/operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe.

How does Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe 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 Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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