CHARLIES NEIGHBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL

400 Southeast Parrot Circle
Florida, 34997
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850332

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles above prep area unclean
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked rice (73F - Cooling) at 12:08 pm to 73F at 12:20 pm since 9:00 am. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Covered and stacked in containers. Removed **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749802

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859929

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, 3#10 cans of crushed pineapple dented. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4: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 walk in cooler, ROP mahi thawed. See stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5: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 kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding) At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen talk reach in cooler, fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (51F - Cold Holding); At walk in cooler, sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today, operator stated items held in units over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859541

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724678

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on air vent in dry storage closet and kitchen areas. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of marinara, tuna and clams in dry food storage area. Warning
  • 12A-13-4: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 handle clean dishes after handling dirty dishes. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At cookline/ kitchen area approximately 4 small flying insects landing on bags of bread and prep counter. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: Raw bacon over deli meat. Operator moved raw foods to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single tall stainless reach in: 1 cooked peppers (48F - cold holding) ; Diced tomatoes (47F - cold holding); cooked Pasta (50F- cold holding ) ; pork chop (48F- cold holding )cooked onions 48F- cold holding cooked rice 50F- cold holding. Not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in dish area. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. At dry storage shelves rusted Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle of bleach water not labeled in outdoor bar area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8537313

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage over flip top cooler in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over French fries and tater tots at stainless reach in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Stainless steel polish and wiping rag resting in Hand wash sink at inside bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks on shift at time of inspection with no food manager present.

Inspection Date: 10/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346135

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed Canned diced tomatoes, pizza sauce and tomato sauce with dents to the seam of the can at dry storage area. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw breaded fish over tater tots not in commercial packaging walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless reach in cooler: cooked onions (45F - Cold Holding); steak (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Grill/oven cleaner stored next to deli paper in dry storage. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. conch (58F - Cooling) at 10:30 since 10:00 - 59F 10:45 Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**