Michelina's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Michelina's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Michelina's Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Stuart sits at 81, putting Michelina's Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container of flour in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish machine soiled and adjacent wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Not observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through the back door and upon return - handled clean did not wash their hands- educated operator employee washed hans properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer - raw lamb not commercially packaged stored over cut ham- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)- corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler cheesecake prepared 3 days ago not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
52
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 fish stored over mozzarella cheese sticks. Operator removed mozzarella sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator diluted sanitizing solution to 100ppm Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At kitchen flip top lowboy, mahi mahi in ROP. Operator stated fish held for less than 1 hour prior. Advised operator to cut package open to properly thaw. Operator cut open fish to continue thawing process. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, oil, tomato sauce stored on floor. Operator moved to higher shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At kitchen stainless steel double door cooler, interior soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp in metal pan thawing over packaged cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauté cooler: cooked mushrooms, chicken broth, cream sauce, goat cheese, pico all temperature range 45F-60F cold holding . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté cooler: cooked mushrooms, chicken broth, cream sauce, goat cheese, pico all temperature range 45F-60F cold holding . Overnight per operator . Operator discarded **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 on shelf over prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceaser dressing made with raw egg not identified **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of Parmasean cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles cracked in kitchen . Operator is aware **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on prep table Employee Drink on shelf next to spices **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in make table cooler by ice machine and steam table -cracked slate in pizza oven **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in missing by reach in cooler and make table by ice machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing by reach in cooler and make table by ice machine. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed oil **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in container of water 89F. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves bi ice machine And reach in cooler shelves by sauté station **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over pepperoni/ric#1/corrective action taken/operator stored ground beef properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Oil containers under hand wash sink/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and salt containers/storage area. Corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area/kitchen
36-27-5
67
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michelina's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michelina's Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michelina's Restaurant?
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 Michelina's Restaurant.
How does Michelina's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Michelina's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Michelina's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michelina's Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michelina's Restaurant 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 Michelina's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michelina's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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