Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

ECKLES RESTAURANT

1701 N 25TH STREET · FT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714752
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13943275
DBPR license6602708

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Black storage bins used to store beans and rice. Notified containers must be food safe. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of fried fish employee marked. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water to any sinks in building. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: Operator has replacement part waiting on plumber to install **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop beans from container. Removed by operator **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverages in reach in refrigerator stored in same shelf as prepared food and milk. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

#5Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink bay is damaged and missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain pipe not installed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: Operator ordered waiting on delivery **Time Extended**

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw chicken prepared then placed in chest freezer to chill not wrapped in large circle metal container. Employee removed to place in container or bag. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks have black like substance in several places inside kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-15: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.