Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn's latest score of 52 falls below the Stuart average of 81. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major 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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
52
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta fagiloi (56F - Cooling) at 12:53; cooling since 12/30. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw salmon at tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta fagiloi (56F - Cooling) at 12:53; cooling since 12/30. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by fryer: meatballs and marinara (125F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza lowboy cooler: diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); on counter at cook line: Marsala sauce (with beef broth) (62F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (45F - Cold Holding) - rechecked, no temperature change. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to ice down products and or move products to another operable cooler of freezer to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler, Pooled eggs stored over raw veal. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At glass door reach in cooler, créme brûlée dated 10/26. Exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, fish thawed in ROP. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler, cream sauce (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) housemade marinara with fresh garlic (52F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (53F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At pizza station, shredded mozzarella (54F-Cold holding), operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed into walk in cooler to quick chill. At walk-in cooler, cream sauce (48F - Cold Holding); housemade marinara with fresh garlic (52F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, meatballs in marinara (133F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line spice rack, spray bottle of multipurpose cleaner stored. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line spice rack, bottle of Advil stored. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Pooled eggs stored over cooked lasagna. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator, salmon is cooked to customers liking, no consumer advisory in establishment. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At cook line low boy, fish thawed in ROP. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and cups used to dispense sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
16
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pasta in single door cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in sink behind bar
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pizza station, behind bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Two knives between make tables
24-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor behind bar
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78°F
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
14-01-5
61
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw mahi and raw veal/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator separated both raw products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza, tomato sauce,garlic and oil.
03F-10-5
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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored chicken properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor/frontline/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly.
25-05-4
47
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calamari/ric#1/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator separated both raw products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal /raw sliced beef over wraps/walk in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna/made over 3 days before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled lasagna. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Mozzarella cheese/under hand wash sink/defrosting/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken/walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn.
How does Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Giuseppe's at Lil-Bit-A-Brooklyn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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