UNCLE GIUSEPPE'S AT LIL-BIT-A-BROOKLYN

751 Northwest Federal Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810168

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10713017

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta fagiloi (56F - Cooling) at 12:53; cooling since 12/30. See stop sale.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw salmon at tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta fagiloi (56F - Cooling) at 12:53; cooling since 12/30. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza lowboy cooler: diced chicken (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); on counter at cook line: Marsala sauce (with beef broth) (62F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler: raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (45F - Cold Holding) - rechecked, no temperature change. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to ice down products and or move products to another operable cooler of freezer to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by fryer: meatballs and marinara (125F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10712718

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731479

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and cups used to dispense sugar. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 cook line low boy, fish thawed in ROP. See stop sale. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line spice rack, bottle of Advil stored. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Pooled eggs stored over cooked lasagna. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler, Pooled eggs stored over raw veal. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At glass door reach in cooler, créme brûlée dated 10/26. Exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. Warning
  • 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 cook line low boy, fish thawed in ROP. See stop sale. 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 walk-in cooler, cream sauce (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) housemade marinara with fresh garlic (52F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (53F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 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 pizza station, shredded mozzarella (54F-Cold holding), operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed into walk in cooler to quick chill. At walk-in cooler, cream sauce (48F - Cold Holding); housemade marinara with fresh garlic (52F - Cold Holding); vodka sauce (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, meatballs in marinara (133F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line spice rack, spray bottle of multipurpose cleaner stored. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Emailed the written procedure to operator. Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Per operator, salmon is cooked to customers liking, no consumer advisory in establishment. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8546466

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352794

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Two knives between make tables
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor behind bar
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 78°F
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At pizza station, behind bar
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over pasta in single door cooler
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in sink behind bar