The Gafford
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
The Gafford has been inspected eight times since 2022. The Gafford was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so The Gafford is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed Wash cloth solution stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat lettuce inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored items properly.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shrimp (70F-cold holding) inside plastic container prep sink in kitchen. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator began procedures to bring shrimp to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water at 70F in plastic container in prep sink. Operator began prep process to bring shrimp back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
58
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can tomato sauce
01B-01-4
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook handle hamburger bun and lettuce with bare hands. Operator coached employee on proper glove usage **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over who,e muscle beef
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna entree **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area evidenced by coffee in sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink replaced with dishwasher, hand sink dual purpose **Warning**
51-16-7
55
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing at 0/ppm/chlorine/bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener/prep area/kitchen
22-02-4
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
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored sanitizer bucket properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters/storage area/frontline.
25-06-4
58
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gafford last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gafford on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gafford?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Gafford.
How does The Gafford compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
The Gafford most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has The Gafford's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gafford have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Gafford 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 The Gafford inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gafford is inspected around two times per year on average.
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