Ristorante Claretta

1315 Sw Martin Hwy, Palm City, FL 34990

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ristorante Claretta eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Palm City restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ristorante Claretta is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging smoked salmon removed from commercial package to use within 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Advised operator of proper procedure for special processes. Operator removed smoked salmon from vacuum packaging. Operator agreed to discontinue vacuum packaging of smoked salmon. **Corrective Action Taken**

03G-50-1

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glass cleaner stored next to clean plates on bottom portion of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Ground beef over butter at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ristorante Claretta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ristorante Claretta on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Ristorante Claretta compare to other restaurants in Palm City?

Ristorante Claretta most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm City average of 81.

Has Ristorante Claretta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ristorante Claretta have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ristorante Claretta 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 Ristorante Claretta inspected?

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

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