Inspection Report

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12A BUOY

22 FISHERMANS WHARF · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714809
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753302
DBPR license6602468

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects found.

#9High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gravy marked 9/8 9/11

#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Working with raw items changed gloves without washing hands when handling cooked foods.

#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Gravy 9-11 and 9-8

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Cutting board soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plans on file hand sink removed from cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair causing water to lay in the crevices. Continues to work on flooring. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust in prep walk in coolers.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Gaskets soiled on all cook line coolers.

#4Basic10-20-4

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

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk containers **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. The wheel cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.