Rinaldi's Deli
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Rinaldi's Deli, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Stuart restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license, **Warning**
50-17-3
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
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicne bottle stored over food preparation area/storage.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap and bleach in squeeze bottles with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through out kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as food contact surface on multiple food items.
21-05-5
67
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef patties over cooked chicken patties and French fries at reach in freezer. All products opened from commercial packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen and sandwich assembly line.
05-09-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs in top portion of make table reach in cooler, positioned behind cooked chicken. Operator placed raw shell eggs in front. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf next to single service to go boxes and bread. Operator removed hydrogen peroxide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (72F - Cooling) at 9:40 since 8:00 - 72F 9:55 Observed at walk in cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phil Rinault expired 8/18/23 Cindy Rinault expired 8/30/23
53A-03-7
61
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine sanitizer at 200+ ppm in triple sink. Operator drained and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg french toast batter over cooked roast beef in reach in cooler by flat top. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Quat sanitizer bucket at 500+ppm. Operator changed, rechecked at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in - tuna salad (65F - Cooling) 10:05 since 9:35 - 62F 10:40 - 50F 11:10 ; cooked chicken (46F - Cooling) 10:10 since 9:30 - 45F 10:40 - 43F 11:10 ; cooked roast beef (49F - Cooling) 10:10 since 9:30 - 48F 10:40 - 45F 11:10. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operating moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Rechecked, all products cooling properly.
03D-15-4
50
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed TPHC form to operator for butter with time mark on cookline. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle above dishes at dry storage area near cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter.
36-34-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rinaldi's Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rinaldi's Deli on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rinaldi's Deli?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rinaldi's Deli.
How does Rinaldi's Deli compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Rinaldi's Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Rinaldi's Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rinaldi's Deli 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 Rinaldi's Deli 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 Rinaldi's Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rinaldi's Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.
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