PICKLED RESTAURANT & BAR
201 N 2 ST · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can Artichokes
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm placed hose back on sanitizer 100 ppm
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stand up three door cooler no overhead protection in the storage area near bar **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over gravy
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Homemade ranch
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dumped dirty dish no handwashing went back to service at bar
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly traps on bar area with glasses, and beer taps
Intermediate 9
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box on sink **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – coffee area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. emailed copy **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer, and next to ice machine
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooler
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 2 under hood
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.