The Talk:House

514 Nw Dixie Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Talk:House has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so The Talk:House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice with no date marking made on Saturday 1/3 Operator provided date mark **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at reach in cooler in kitchen next to hand sink

23-24-4

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic Bowl with no handle used as scoop inside sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored over sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly . **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water at prep counter next to triple sink. Operator stored items properly to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon Tartar on daily special menu, operator reprinted all menus **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents in kitchen have Ruston them

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee unisex restroom

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table at wait station

40-06-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad reach in cooler

14-33-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw sea bass/speed rack/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom of speed rack. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-17-6

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 - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Pots and pans on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored utensils properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

24-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar/corrective action taken/operator inserted proper scoop with handle. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-08-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Lamb shank /walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/prep area/kitchen

02D-01-5

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Talk:House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Talk:House on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Talk:House?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Talk:House.

How does The Talk:House compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

The Talk:House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has The Talk:House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Talk:House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Talk:House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Talk:House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Talk:House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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