Top 25 in depth: Treasure Coast

By Clancy & Gracie
October 18, 2026

Clancy: Pull up a stool. These are the 25 restaurants in Treasure Coast with the heaviest enforcement record between October 19, 2021 and October 18, 2026. Between them: 42 emergency closures, $56,440 in fines and 122 inspector-cited complaints.

42 emergency closures25 of 25 venues

$56,440 in fineson the record

122 inspector-cited complaintsadministrative

In Treasure Coast, 5 of every 100 licensed restaurants had at least one emergency closure in these five years; statewide it was 6.

#1 RAMEN HANA AND SUSHI* — Stuart
Emergency closures 4 (February 2026, April 2026, June 2026, August 2026)Fines $2,400 (6)Complaints 6Order filings 13Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on March 24, 2021, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Ramen Hana and Sushi in Stuart had emergency closures in February, April, June, and August of 2026. The fines came to $2,400.00. Since the business name stayed the same after March 2021, the record includes filings from before that ownership change.
Gracie: Gade pi byen, my coffee grounds are dancing for Baron Samedi. This list of closures is like a long road.
#2 HOKKAIDO SUSHI & STEAK LLC* — Palm City
Emergency closures 2 (March 2022, March 2026)Fines $6,200 (8)Complaints 10Order filings 4Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on July 25, 2024, but the business name stayed the same and two or more inspector complaints were filed in the year before it, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Hokkaido Sushi & Steak in Palm City had emergency closures in March 2022 and March 2026. Fines came to $6,200.00. There were ten administrative complaints, and the record stayed intact through a July 2024 ownership change because of previous filings.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Bouki just sighed at that total. The calendar likes to circle back.
#3 JAN'S PLACE RESTAURANT — Jensen Beach
Emergency closures 2 (August 2025, April 2026)Fines $4,550 (6)Complaints 8Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Jan's Place Restaurant in Jensen Beach had emergency closures in August 2025 and April 2026. The fines totaled $4,550.00. There are eight administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: M wè sa nan kafe a; my white candle burns steady. Baron Samedi would find this list of closures long as a winter night.
#4 TWIN DRAGON RESTUARANT — Stuart
Emergency closures 2 (May 2025, June 2026)Fines $2,700 (6)Complaints 9Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Twin Dragon Restaurant in Stuart had emergency closures in May 2025 and June 2026. Fines hit $2,700.00. There are nine administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: A candle beside the entry is enough; I need no grand announcement. The candle gives light, not excuses; I am staying with the record.
#5 BAGEL BREAK DELI — Stuart
Emergency closures 2 (June 2026, August 2026)Fines $4,440 (5)Complaints 5Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Bagel Break Deli in Stuart had emergency closures in June and August of 2026. The fines came to $4,440.00. There were five administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: The gris-gris bag is light today. Papa Legba opened the gate for a file that stretches like a long road.
#6 HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS — Stuart
Emergency closures 2 (February 2025, August 2025)Fines $2,000 (4)Complaints 3Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Hurricane Grill and Wings in Stuart had emergency closures in February 2025 and August 2025. The fines came to $2,000.00. There were three administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: The monkey can wait; I am finishing the entry. Manman Brigitte would appreciate the patience this page is asking for.
#7 TAKO TIKI — Jensen Beach
Emergency closures 2 (November 2021, October 2023)Fines $2,490 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Tako Tiki in Jensen Beach had emergency closures in November 2021 and October 2023. Fines totaled $2,490.00. There were four administrative complaints cited by inspectors.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte can wait; Baron Samedi is patient too. This record stretches like a lazy cat.
#8 CHINESE THAI TO GO — FT PIERCE
Emergency closures 2 (November 2024, January 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 3Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Chinese Thai To Go in Ft Pierce had emergency closures in November 2024 and January 2025. The fines came to $1,200.00. They also have three administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: My table has room for the entry and the rooster feather. The figures can speak for themselves, but I can still listen properly.
#9 TAQUERIA EL MARIACHI LLC — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (July 2024)Fines $3,400 (4)Complaints 8Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Taqueria El Mariachi in Stuart had an emergency closure back in July 2024. The fines hit $3,400.00, and there are eight administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Baron Samedi can wait while I look at this table. Those complaints make for a record as long as a summer day.
#10 SPRITZ CITY BISTRO — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (April 2024)Fines $2,600 (6)Complaints 9Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Spritz City Bistro in Stuart had an emergency closure back in April 2024. The fines totaled $2,600.00, and there were nine administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bouki tugged my sleeve. I was still reading.
#11 POINTE AT OCEAN BOULEVARD — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (October 2022)Fines $3,200 (5)Complaints 7Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Pointe at Ocean Boulevard in Stuart had an emergency closure back in October 2022. The fines hit $3,200.00, and there were seven administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Papa Legba gets the crossroads. I get the closures and fines.
#12 LITTLE CAESARS* — Fort Pierce
Emergency closures 2 (October 2022, December 2022)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 30, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Little Caesars in Fort Pierce had emergency closures in October 2022 and December 2022. Fines came to $1,200.00. The record stayed intact after an April 2026 ownership change because the business name didn't change.
Gracie: A capuchin is an audience, not an editor. The paper has its own rhythm; I am listening before I add a word.
#13 MARTIN DOWNS GOLF CLUB AND RESORT* — Palm City
Emergency closures 1 (January 2025)Fines $3,200 (6)Complaints 8Order filings 2Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on June 17, 2021, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort in Palm City had an emergency closure in January 2025. Fines hit $3,200.00. The record kept earlier filings because the business name didn't change after June 2021.
Gracie: Let me read this with my rooster feather. Baron Samedi would laugh at a file as thin as a wafer.
#14 NAMASTE GRILLE — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (September 2025)Fines $2,000 (4)Complaints 5Order filings 5Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Namaste Grille in Stuart had an emergency closure in September 2025. Fines totaled $2,000.00. There were five administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Beside my candle, Papa Legba opens a gate for this file. It is as short as a breath.
#15 THAI PHO NOW* — Port St. Lucie
Emergency closures 2 (February 2024, March 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on September 27, 2023, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: THAI PHO NOW in Port St. Lucie had an emergency closure order 2 times, in February 2024 and March 2025. It also has $1,200.00 in fines on the books.
Gracie: Closures and fines share this entry. The candle is mine; the arithmetic is theirs.
#16 PICKLED RESTAURANT & BAR — FORT PIERCE
Emergency closures 2 (October 2021, April 2026)Fines $960 (3)Complaints 3Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce had emergency closures in October 2021 and April 2026. Fines hit $960.00. There were three administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: The rooster feather rests beside me. I am taking my time.
#17 CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET* — Vero Beach
Emergency closures 2 (December 2022, July 2024)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on March 28, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Chef Lin Asian Buffet in Vero Beach had emergency closures in December 2022 and July 2024. Fines came to $800.00. The record stayed intact after a March 2024 ownership change because the business name didn't change.
Gracie: Bondye bon. Closures and fines leave little room for a short reaction.
#18 ROCAMAR RESTAURANT — FORT PIERCE
Emergency closures 2 (September 2022, August 2026)Fines $800 (1)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Rocamar Restaurant in Fort Pierce had emergency closures in September 2022 and August 2026. The fines came to $800.00. That last closure happened most recently.
Gracie: Bouki settled on my shoulder for the reading. The bag stays nearby; the record has offered its own surprise.
#19 STUART BOATHOUSE* — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (April 2026)Fines $1,400 (4)Complaints 6Order filings 4Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 9, 2025, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Stuart Boathouse in Stuart had an emergency closure in April 2026. The fines hit $1,400.00. Since the business name stayed the same after January 2025, the previous record remains attached.
Gracie: Bouki points at the closures, then the fines. I can read a hint.
#20 YUM YUM HOT POT — Port St Lucie
Emergency closures 2 (October 2024, September 2026)Fines $400 (1)Complaints 0Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Yum Yum Hot Pot in Port St Lucie had emergency closures in October 2024 and September 2026. Fines came to $400.00. The most recent closure happened in September 2026.
Gracie: I am still reading, and Bouki just blinked at the total. This record is like a short song with too many verses.
#21 ALICE'S RESTAURANT* — Stuart
Emergency closures 2 (June 2026, August 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 4Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 24, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Alice's Restaurant in Stuart had emergency closures in June 2026 and August 2026. The fines came to $1,200.00. Since the business name stayed the same after January 2024, the record was kept despite an ownership change.
Gracie: My white candle does not amend closures or fines. Bouki asks for the short version, but this file keeps the long reading.
#22 PIRATE'S COVE RESORT & MARINA — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (August 2024)Fines $1,200 (3)Complaints 7Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Pirate's Cove Resort & Marina in Stuart had an emergency closure back in August 2024. The fines hit $1,200.00. There were seven administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bondye bon, the figures need no assistance from my imagination. Bouki sits quiet, which tells me the paper is doing enough talking.
#23 SAMMY J'S — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (August 2026)Fines $1,700 (4)Complaints 6Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Sammy J's in Stuart had an emergency closure back in August 2026. Fines hit $1,700.00 and they have six administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Bouki can chatter later; I am reading the closures and fines. The rooster feather waits while I separate the signal from the theatre.
#24 FLORENTINOS ITALIAN CUISINE — Stuart
Emergency closures 1 (June 2026)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 7Order filings 1Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Florentinos Italian Cuisine in Stuart had an emergency closure back in June 2026. The fines hit $2,600.00 and there were seven administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Even Bouki paused his chatter at this entry. My white candle stays quiet; the paperwork has already made its point.
#25 MAYAS GRILL — Palm City
Emergency closures 1 (March 2022)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 6Order filings 1Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Mayas Grill in Palm City had an emergency closure back in March 2022. The fines hit $2,600.00, and there are six administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte has her ledger; this entry has closures and fines. A quiet table can hold a loud record without decorating it.

* Includes records from before a reported ownership change because the trading name continued and/or administrative complaints preceded the change.

Gracie: Bouki has read the whole list and needs a lie-down. 25 of these 25 had at least one emergency closure order in these five years, and every fine and complaint above is on the public record. The score counts only against whoever runs the kitchen today, so read each entry as written.

How this ranking works

Each emergency closure episode adds ten points, and each order filing inside it adds three more, so for the same number of filings a venue shut repeatedly outranks one bunched into a single closure. Every $250 in fines adds one point, and each inspector-cited administrative complaint adds two. Nearby filings (seven days or less apart) group into one episode. A tenancy boundary excludes records from before a qualifying ownership change unless the documented exception applies. Read the methodology.