Sweet Smoke Southern Kitchen

2290 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301419

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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -4
  • Safety score96

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitSep 29, 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.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed syrup bottled stored inside hand washing sink At drive thru window Observed employee wash bottle in hand washing sink Removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with grease and stains through back kitchen and dish pit area

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee bag store cover dry food storage at back food storage closet Removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Employee personal belongings1