Zachary's Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Zachary's Cafe, the earliest from 2022. Zachary's Cafe was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Stuart restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dishwasher with soiled dishes and unloaded clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands first; manager educated; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
86
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth Chlorine solution 0 ppm. Operator corrected to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
95
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked home fries (122F - Hot Holding) on cook line. Out less than four hours. Placed on stove top. Reheated to 200F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. homemade hollandaise (94F - Cooling) at 9:45 to 94F at 10 am since 9:15 am on counter. In plastic container covered. Operator placed in walk in cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato soup (121F - Hot Holding) Observed under heat lamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to flat top to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Observed sliced Corned beef dated 4/14.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over blueberries, both products not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Tilapia over cooked sliced ham at reach in freezer, all products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Mahi over corn and cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in by flat top: diced ham (46F - Cold holding ) Operator states out of temperature for 30 minutes, left out on counter. Operator states, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed on ice and returned to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops, Aleve pain reliever . Above prep cooler/cook line/corrective action taken/operator store medicine in proper area. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-07-4
86
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large battery - stored over hash browns at dry storage- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table-hollandaise sauce 120-124F- hot holding- in double pan - operator states product out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed on stove to and reheated to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cookline- sliced cheese 45-47F- cold holding- food stored on top of flip top cooler- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zachary's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zachary's Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zachary's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zachary's Cafe.
How does Zachary's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Zachary's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Zachary's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zachary's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zachary's Cafe 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 Zachary's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zachary's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants