DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

NAMASTE GRILLE

2500 Southeast Federal Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752052

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area near prep area in kitchen- approximately 1 dead roach underneath dry storage shelf on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. At dinning room- approximately 2 dead roaches- operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping clothes stored above prep counter at cookline.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Multiple cans of household pesticide in establishment.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At chest reach in freezer - raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked meats- operator removed over and stored properly.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At chest reach in freezer - raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish and lamb - operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5: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 to operator - operator printed and posted.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- spray bottle of bleach and spray bottle of soap not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782524

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above dish pit area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed standing water on floor of dish pit **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook like soiled with accumulation of food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line window soiled with grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dish machine and from hand wash sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: Observed water draining on floor from chlorine dish machine at dish pit **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: No documentation observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781038

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used as scoop inside container of salt at cook line. Employee removed.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled above dish pit area
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cooking pans inside plastic container on floor of cook line.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside kitchen at cook line.
  • 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 cell phone on prep table next to ready to eat bread. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook like soiled with accumulation of food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at all hand wash sinks inside establishment
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line window soiled with grease and food debris.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from dish machine and from hand wash sink at cook line.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator set up triple wink with chlorine sanitizer at 100 ppm until dishwasher can be brought back up to proper ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Observed employee handle dirty wash cloth, then proceed to handle clean food equipment and engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Operator reviewed hand washing, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle ready to eat bread at cook line and place at window for immediate service. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in direct contact with non food grade "thank you" bags in reach in freezer. Operator stored items properly.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions at walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6: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. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables- items not commercially packaged in white reach in freezer in storage hallway. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed recycling can completely blacking hand wash sink at back kitchen near dish pit. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Inspection Date: 4/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645261

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530148

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 78°F at cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade to go bags used in direct contact with chicken in chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from onions in walk in cooler. Cook removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Cook washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in triple sink. Cook went to wash his hands in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8530851

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on floor by walk in cooler entrance from cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Same. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Per operator, employee training still not complete. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8529712

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware wash area has dead flies Fly trap in server/office area has dead flies Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area, ceiling in back are by kitchen exit door has dust build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on far right of cook line is rusted and bubbled, with metal chipping Gasket torn on chest freezer by back kitchen exit door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on floor by walk in cooler entrance from cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave expo line and cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers have debris build up Walk in cooler shelves have debris build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has a debris build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at ware wash area leaking. Towels under hand with 25 flying insects Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365656

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap in ware wash area has dead flies Fly trap in server/office area has dead flies Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area, ceiling in back are by kitchen exit door has dust build up Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel used to lay shaped naan bread on for storage until cooked for an order at cook line Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on far right of cook line is rusted and bubbled, with metal chipping Gasket torn on chest freezer by back kitchen exit door Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing on floor by walk in cooler entrance from cook line Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezers Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on Naan bread oven Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon in rice at server area Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave expo line and cookline Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 10 burner stove has debris build up Hood filters Fan covers in walk in cooler has a heavy debris build up Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers have debris build up Walk in cooler shelves have debris build up Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tom foil on shelf over burner stover Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has rusted shelves Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line has a debris build up Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink at ware wash area leaking. Towels under hand with 25 flying insects Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 flying insects under hand sink at ware wash/prep area 5 flying insects in back area by kitchen exit door 4 flying insects at cook line just flying area, did not land on food or food contact surface Total 34 flying insects Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to go bags used to store salmon in chest freezer Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at bar Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning