Michele's Cucina
894 SW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301757
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soiled rag on prep table Chef removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice bin in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Metal plate with no handle used to dispense chicken wings
Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.