PIRANHA PAT'S
PIRANHA PAT'S maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in STUART. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
395 Northwest Dixie Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13530574
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm not at minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up with 400 ppm quaternary sanitizer at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed dish machine at 0 ppm at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942434
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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. See stop sale.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm not at minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up with 400 ppm quaternary sanitizer at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken wings inside reach in cooler at cook line. Line cook stored both foods properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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. See stop sale.
Inspection Date: 3/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741963
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw fish not all items commercially packaged in stainless reach in freezer at kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked sausage at cookline reach in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 No proof of training for Kaylee G, Alex E per operator, employees hired more than 60 days ago. Sent operator list of approved food handler programs. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 12/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741772
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723422
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil on floor of storage closet. Operator stored items correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink at front bar.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks in reach in cooler at kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand washing soap stored above tomato cans and bottle of ketchup up in back storage closet. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Inspection Date: 3/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604401
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8557785
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Steam well: Chili (109F - reheating) at 11:08 since 9:00 Per operator, chili is a reheated item from 2/1/24. Operator placed on flat top to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler: Observed container of hot dogs not date marked, per operator opened on 1/31/24. Advised operator to date hot dogs. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager at time of inspection. Warning