PDQ

PDQ has 7 health inspections on file for its STUART location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2331 Southeast Federal Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553799

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No heat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13458540

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Observed plastic Food storage containers cracked at storage rack in back kitchen
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 small flying insect flying above cook line, landing on in-use metal sauce bowls and sealed plastic wrapped cookies in kitchen. Operator removed metal food bowl and washed, rinsed And sanitized Operator attempted to kill small flying insect. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No heat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882746

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food product on floor on walk in cooler, operator stored items properly Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer at cook line, and walk in freezer at back kitchen
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch back of head/face then proceed handle bag of French Fries without washing hands first. Manager advised Employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled items correctly, Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713186

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of fryer at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780630

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445691

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In coolers throughout kitchen area.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household roach spray stored at chemical storage area. Advised operator to remove from building.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken buttermilk dredge (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chicken Buttermilk dredge is held in a cooler. Operator decided to temporarily use time control until cooler is repaired. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3 hours.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Buttermilk dredge for zucchini with no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 2 hours.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at register area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown chemical in spray bottle not labeled. Operator discarded unknown chemical. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379554

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. By Dish machine area.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Honey butter/prep area.
  • 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.