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FRUITS AND ROOTS VEGAN CAFE

FRUITS AND ROOTS VEGAN CAFE in STUART has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

710 South Colorado Avenue
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901647

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at dish pit blocked by food prep cart, observed rubber mat stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - Observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Carra Cerhan (food manager certificate 9/13/2022)not present at time of inspection A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 or more employees handling food/ food equipment with no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only 1 food handler training certificate for Gavin S received on 11/1/2022 expiration date 11/1/2025. Per operator, some current food handler employees hired more than 60 days ago.

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847122

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Sliced tomatoes 49F-Cold holding Hummus-49F-Cold holding Cooked zucchini 48F-Cold holding Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items pulled from walk in approximately 45 minutes prior to. Operator placed ice bags onto items to fascilitate quick chill. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788211

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating and drinking in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, bread stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and cut zucchini. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked zucchini (51F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chick pea tuna (51F - Cold Holding); black beans (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit over 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At juice prep area, All purpose cleaner on counter with food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600903

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor- Bucket with onions and potatoes on the floor in walk-in cooler ; Stored properly Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387233

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu Caesar dressing (50F - Cold Holding); tofu ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator decided to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips observed for dish machine, chlorine sanitizer.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by service pick up window in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site