Mahana Fresh
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
52
Score
Mahana Fresh appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Mahana Fresh's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
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. In pan on counter by ice machine: cooked boba (82F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Flan made in house on 5/3 not date marked at walk in cooler. Advised operator to date mark product. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked beef in reduced oxygen packaging at reach in freezer on cook line not marked with date and time. Per operator, reduced oxygen packaging occurs on premises. Per operator, beef is cooked, cooled to 41F and then placed in reduced oxygen packaging and then frozen. Educated operator on reduced oxygen packaging without HACCP Plan. **Warning**
03G-53-1
64
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, all food handlers hired more than 60 days ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp not all items commercially packaged inside tall stainless reach in freezer at cook line.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen bread in direct contact with garbage bags inside reach in freezer at cook line.
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 3 small flying insects at boba tea reach in cooler flying above uncovered boba tea food product and clean food equipment at front kitchen. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying underneath drink equipment station and dump sink cabinet at front kitchen. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects landing on commercially packaged boxes of sauces and single service items at back storage shelf in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects flying underneath prep sink and drain pipe, and landing on prep table with clean food equipment at dish pit.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, all food handlers hired more than 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal bowl of lettuce stored inside hand wash sink at cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle inside container of dry rice in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor of front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitatizing solution stored on floor of cook line and front line.
21-38-4
45
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
May 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (130F - Hot Holding); chicken teriyaki (127F - Hot Holding); sweet potatoes (127F- Hot Holding); bbq chicken (131F - Hot Holding);. All 15 minutes in front counter steam well. Operator stirred all items. All items and all parts food recovered to above 135F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over dressing and sauces in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
52
Feb 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mahana Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mahana Fresh on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mahana Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mahana Fresh.
How does Mahana Fresh compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Mahana Fresh most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Mahana Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mahana Fresh have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mahana Fresh 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 Mahana Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mahana Fresh is inspected around four times per year on average.
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