The Pearl
4745 SE Desoto Ave, Stuart, FL 34997 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301832
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
At bar area non food grade paper napkin used to store flower garnishes- educated operator - employee removed.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
At dry storage closet - chemical spray bottle stored over napkins and bottles of ketchup - operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspectionNo violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 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.
No violations found.
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.