Harpers

794 Sw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

American

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Harpers has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Stuart restaurants, the typical score is 81; Harpers is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of Sanitizer not labeled at bar. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at back bar. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at back bar hand wash sink. Operator provided sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline

31B-04-4

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48 degrees, half and half creamer/bar area/stored within 1 hour/corrective action taken/operator stored half and half creamer back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harpers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harpers on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harpers?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harpers.

How does Harpers compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Harpers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Harpers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harpers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harpers 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 Harpers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harpers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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