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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HARBOR COVE

1930 HARBORTOWN DR · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34946

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2828847
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6680691
DBPR license6602384

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 13, 2018 12:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 14, 2018 11:18 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical34 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#24High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees 2nd cooler- ; cooked pasta (50-52°F – Cold Holding); ravioli (55°F – Cold Holding); cooked lobster (51°F – Cold Holding); fish (53°F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56°F – Cold Holding); cheese (64°F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (58°F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (59°F – Cold Holding); butter (57°F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56°F – Cold Holding) in cooler overnight **Warning**

Warning
#25High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw fish over soup **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#26High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.- Two (2) in storage room **Warning**

Warning
#27High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.- approximately 40 hard droppings on can rack in storage area, approximately 10 hard droppings in container holding ketchup packets, Three (3) hard on cutting board of reach-in cooler in prep area, approximately Forty (40) hard droppings on soda rack/soda syrup cases **Warning**

Warning
#28High 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. **Warning**

Warning
#29High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.- rodent droppings in container with ketchup packets **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#30High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 2nd cooler- ; cooked pasta (50-52°F – Cold Holding); ravioli (55°F – Cold Holding); cooked lobster (51°F – Cold Holding); fish (53°F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56°F – Cold Holding); cheese (64°F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (58°F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (59°F – Cold Holding); butter (57°F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56°F – Cold Holding) in cooler overnight **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#31Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Warning**

Warning
#32Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.- Bar hand wash sink **Warning**

Warning
#33Intermediate22-06-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#34Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.- degreaser **Warning**

Warning

Basic 23

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.- top **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-22-4

Basic – Can opener blade not kept sharp – observed metal shavings. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.- WIC ceiling **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.- ice bucket **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.- server area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-04-4

Basic – Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination.- drinking in dish area **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic16-01-4

Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.- worn off to point can't read it – Bar dishwasher **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic12B-07-4

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

Warning
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.- in front of ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.- under equipment **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.- over cookline **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.- bucket of mayo **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.- RIF in prep area **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.- reach-in at entrance door **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.- kitchen hand wash sink and bar hand wash sink **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.- chicken wings, still frozen, put in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.- small forks **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Two (2) Dead roaches on premises. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.- 0 ppm corrected 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.- bottom of prep table **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.