Namaste Grille
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Namaste Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Stuart restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 Live roaches crawling underneath reach in cooler unit at cook line next to flip top reach in cooler Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling underneath reach in cooler unit at cook line across from walk in cooler door Operator attempted to spray to kill roaches **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on vent of reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath reach in freezer at back storage area Operator attempted to kill**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed 1 live roach crawling on back wall above hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator killed Observed 1 live roach crawling up wall next to side door at cook line in kitchen.operator killed **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor of cook line in kitchen. Operator killed roach, cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath prep table at back kitchen Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath prep table at cook line in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor underneath flip top cooler and stove at cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach stuck on wall above prep table in back kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on dish table next to dish machine in back kitchen Operator attempting to remove **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed 1 dead roach on floor of dry food storage closet in back kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on top of card board on dry storage shelf in back kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath stove at cook line Observed 1 dead roach on lower shelf of prep table at cook line in kitchen Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 Live roaches crawling underneath reach in cooler unit at cook line next to flip top reach in cooler Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling underneath reach in cooler unit at cook line across from walk in cooler door Operator attempted to spray to kill roaches **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed approximately 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on vent of reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath reach in freezer at back storage area Operator attempted to kill**Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor underneath prep table at back kitchen Observed approximately 4 dead roaches underneath prep table at cook line in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on floor underneath flip top cooler and stove at cook line in kitchen Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on floor underneath reach in cooler at cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach stuck on wall above prep table in back kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on dish table next to dish machine in back kitchen Operator attempting to remove **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of household pesticide in establishment.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At chest reach in freezer - raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked meats- operator removed over and stored properly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At chest reach in freezer - raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish and lamb - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 to operator - operator printed and posted.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- spray bottle of bleach and spray bottle of soap not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area near prep area in kitchen- approximately 1 dead roach underneath dry storage shelf on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. At dinning room- approximately 2 dead roaches- operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping clothes stored above prep counter at cookline.
21-14-4
45
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: No documentation observed **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above dish pit area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed standing water on floor of dish pit **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook like soiled with accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line window soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dish machine and from hand wash sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed water draining on floor from chlorine dish machine at dish pit **Time Extended**
29-03-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
18
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware wash area has dead flies Fly trap in server/office area has dead flies **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area, ceiling in back are by kitchen exit door has dust build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on far right of cook line is rusted and bubbled, with metal chipping Gasket torn on chest freezer by back kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on floor by walk in cooler entrance from cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave expo line and cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers have debris build up Walk in cooler shelves have debris build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has a debris build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at ware wash area leaking. Towels under hand with 25 flying insects **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
43
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 flying insects under hand sink at ware wash/prep area 5 flying insects in back area by kitchen exit door 4 flying insects at cook line just flying area, did not land on food or food contact surface Total 34 flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store salmon in chest freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware wash area has dead flies Fly trap in server/office area has dead flies **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area, ceiling in back are by kitchen exit door has dust build up **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel used to lay shaped naan bread on for storage until cooked for an order at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on far right of cook line is rusted and bubbled, with metal chipping Gasket torn on chest freezer by back kitchen exit door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on floor by walk in cooler entrance from cook line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezers **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on Naan bread oven **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon in rice at server area **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave expo line and cookline **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 10 burner stove has debris build up Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler has a heavy debris build up **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers have debris build up Walk in cooler shelves have debris build up **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tom foil on shelf over burner stover **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has a debris build up **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at ware wash area leaking. Towels under hand with 25 flying insects **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
19
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 67 degrees, heavy cream/stored within 2 hours/corrective action taken/operator stored heavy cream back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen/prep area/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Yogurt/prep cooler#2/frontline/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers/on floor/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
58
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Namaste Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Namaste Grille on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Namaste Grille?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Namaste Grille.
How does Namaste Grille compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Namaste Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Namaste Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Namaste Grille have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Namaste Grille 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 Namaste Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Namaste Grille is inspected around five times per year on average.
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