Treasure Coast hotel inspections for December: 7 issued warnings; 7 had no violations
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Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
November inspections:Treasure Coast hotel inspections for November: 10 issued warnings; 21 had no violations
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In the most recent 30-day reporting period, 42 Treasure Coast hotels were inspected. Thirty-five passed first inspections. Seven others did not pass their first inspections. Seven were issued warnings or were recommended for administrative complaints. Seven passed their first inspections with zero violations.
Here's the breakdown of the most recent Treasure Coast hotel and lodging inspections.
Violations in last 30 days
MARTIN COUNTY
Harbor Breeze Apartments, 1201 SE Palm Beach Rd., Stuart, received four violations including discarded mattresses stored outside; dumpster lid open; license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired; and proof of human trafficking training shows the training was provided more than a year ago to employees who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area expired 10/2021.
Crystal Ventures LLC, 3250 SE Brook St., Stuart, received three violations including no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet in multiple locations; human trafficking public awareness sign not posted or not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to employees; unable to provide proof that employees hired for more than 60 days and who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area have received annual training on human trafficking.
Blue Heron, 4780 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach had two violations including human trafficking public awareness sign not posted or not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to employees; unable to provide proof that employees hired for more than 60 days and who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area have received annual training on human trafficking; and no smoke detector provided in guest room/unit 4799.
Santiago BB1 LLC, 2121 NE Park St., Jensen Beach, received two violations including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired; and no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet on west side of building.
Dadko’s Apartments, 615 Oleander, St., Stuart, had two violations including missing drain plug at dumpster; and screening on the soffit is torn.
Stuart Ridge Apartments, 666 SE St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, had two violations including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired; and no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet.
Lannon Stone Apartments, 502 Halpatiokee St., Stuart, had two violations including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired; and no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet.
Royal Palms Motel, 627 S. Federal Hwy., Stuart had one violation including proof of human trafficking training shows the training was provided more than a year ago to employees who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area.
Maine Stay Apts., 855 NW River Shores Blvd., Stuart had one violation including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired; and propane (LP gas) tank having a water capacity greater than 2.7 lbs. stored under a stairwell near unit 857. (for reporting purposes only)
M Thomas Stone, 400 SW Camden Ave., Stuart, had one violation including no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet on hose by laundry room.
Harbour Cay Apartments, 1215 SE Glenwood Ave., Stuart, had one violation including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired.
Harbour Cay Apartments, 2995 Aster Lane, Stuart, had one violation including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired.
Duplexes, 829 NW 11th Terrace, Stuart, had one violation including license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
FP34A LLC, 3210 Louisiana Ave., Fort Pierce had five violations including a broken window on the back side of building 3206 and front side next to apartment 2; dumpster lid open; rotted wood on exterior of building 3206; screening on the window is torn throughout property; and trash/debris on the ground.
637 & 647 North 2nd St., Fort Pierce, had four violations including dumpster lid open; hall/stair runner is worn/ torn; refuse container not of sufficient size to hold the amount of refuse present based upon the current pick-up frequency; and no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet.
Sabal Chase Harmony Housing, 100 Corner Dr., Fort Pierce, had three violations including rotted wood on exterior of building by balcony building L; screening on the window is torn; and spalling concrete on building R near balcony, building N near balcony, building L near balcony with hole in concrete.
Mayflower Townhomes, 1910 Mayflower Rd., Fort Pierce, had three violations including broken window in 1910 building by apartment B; dumpster lid open; screening on the window is torn; and portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. (for reporting purposes only)
James E. Hatfield, 700-704 Skylark Dr., Fort Pierce, had three violations including overgrown lawn with very tall grass/weeds; tiles/shingles missing from roof; and trash/debris on the ground.
Atlantis Cove LLC, 2476 Atlantis Dr., Fort Pierce, had three violations including dumpster lid open; hole in the soffit/fascia on back of building 2477; rotted wood on exterior of building 2483.
Summer Village Apartments, 431 N. 8th St., Fort Pierce, had three violations including broken window on back of building on bottom floor and one near apartment 2; dumpster lid open; screening on several windows are torn.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 7151 Okeechobee Rd., Fort Pierce, had three violations including ice chute soiled with mold-like substance/slime/dry debris on level 1; human trafficking public awareness sign is less than 11 inches by 15 inches and/or printed in font less than 32-point type; and original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Howard Johnson Inn, 1725 US 1, Vero Beach, had five violations including current license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants not displayed in the office or lobby; dust/dirt/stain/debris on the floor in room 203; no liner provided for an ice bucket provided for guest use and the ice bucket has not been cleaned and sanitized in room 203; the front desk clerk/person responsible for registering guests is unaware of the location of the hearing-impaired smoke detector(s); and spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Shadowbrook, 4141 16th St., Vero Beach, had five violations including large/deep potholes in the driveway/parking lot; soffits in disrepair building 9 with issues on north west side; no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet in several areas throughout complex; human trafficking public awareness sign not posted or not posted in a conspicuous location accessible to employees; and unable to provide proof that employees hired for more than 60 days and who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area have received annual training on human trafficking.
Vero’s Motel, 3116 N. US 1, Vero Beach, had four violations including discarded construction or maintenance refuse on the premises; hole in the roof on back side of building that burned several years ago, with tree growing onto roof; rotted wood on exterior of building near room 135 at the overhang-front door; unable to provide proof that employees hired for more than 60 days and who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area have received annual training on human trafficking.
Orchard Grove Apartments, 1810 Woodland Cir., Vero Beach, had three violations including current license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants not displayed in the office or lobby; no Certificate of Balcony Inspection available; and unable to provide proof that employees hired for more than 60 days and who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units and/or work at the front desk or reception area have received annual training on human trafficking.
Best Western Hiram’s Hotel North, 1655 US 1, Sebastian, had three violations including dumpster lid open; no liner provided for an ice bucket provided for guest use and the ice bucket has not been cleaned and sanitized in room 105; and the front desk clerk/person responsible for registering guests is unaware of the location of the hearing-impaired smoke detector(s).
Walsh Properties and Investments, 712 18th St., Vero Beach, had three violations including palling concrete/exposed rebar on building on second floor; second story platform with various rusted spindles; and no backflow preventer on a hose bibb/threaded faucet on west side of building.
Warnings issued
MARTIN COUNTY
Maine Stay Apts., 855 NW River Shores Blvd., Stuart, administrative complaint recommended
Blue Heron, 4780 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, warning issued
Duplexes, 829 NW 11th Terrace, Stuart, administrative complaint recommended
, 2101 Linda Sue Cir., Fort Pierce, warning issued
American Realty Developers, 955 Tumblin King Rd., White City, warning issued
, 1810 Woodland Cir., Vero Beach, administrative complaint recommended
Walsh Properties and Investments, 712 18th St., Vero Beach, administrative complaint recommended
Zero violations on inspection
MARTIN COUNTY
Home 2 Suites by Hilton of Stuart, 1440 NW Federal Hwy., Stuart
Astorwood, 1228 SE Astorwood Pl., Stuart
Axis One by Watermark, 2201 NW Federal Hwy., Stuart
, 4400 NW Cove Cir., Port St. Lucie
Holiday Inn Express Port St. Lucie, 10120 S. Federal Hwy., Port St. Lucie
Hutchinson Island Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1230 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce
, 1605 S. Ocean Dr., Vero Beach
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The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants conduct more than 48,000 inspections a year using a three-tier system for hotel/lodging safety and sanitation inspections.
The three-tiered system includes high priority violations for hotels/lodging that could pose a direct or significant threat to the public health, safety or welfare. Intermediate violations relate to specific actions, equipment or procedures that contribute to the occurrence of a high priority violation if left unaddressed. Basic violations are considered best practices to implement.
Report a complaint
Contact the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 or access the Division of Hotels and Restaurants online complaint form at MyFloridaLicense.com. You can also complete a complaint form and mail it to the division.