Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

MIDTOWN GRILL AND BAR

3224 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34982

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2643832
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6051995
DBPR license6602826

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 12, 2017 2:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 13, 2017 3:32 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing.

#12High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by five live roaches found at cook line in printer and electrical equipment directly over prep area-one on can opener at prep table. 1 in mustard packets and 3 multiple sizes on table with condiments.

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance-above bag n box area.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. At least 3 dead not including pieces of roaches on cook line at prep area.

#4Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee drink at cook line.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with watch.

#6Basic06-05-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Frozen KRYOVAC fish at 3 bin sink.

#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in chest freezer top with rust that has pitted the surface.

#8Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover-broiler

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill on cook line.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.