Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PICKLED RESTAURANT & BAR

201 N 2 ST · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3690255
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13620023
DBPR license6605124

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority9 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can Artichokes

Stop Sale
#12High Priority22-41-4

High 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

#13High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Stand up three door cooler no overhead protection in the storage area near bar **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over gravy

#15High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Homemade ranch

Stop Sale
#16High Priority12A-02-4

High 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

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly traps on bar area with glasses, and beer taps

Intermediate 9

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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

#19Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer

#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box on sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#25Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer, and next to ice machine

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooler

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven

#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 2 under hood

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom

#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.