Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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 dateOctober 21, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3166279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7799989
DBPR license6605124

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 21, 2021 11:43 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 22, 2021 9:30 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30 flys near c02 tanks/ ice mine in front area. 15-20 fly behind bar area 3 flies near wine cooler 3 fly near hand sink in kitchen 20 flies under three compartment sink **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw eggs over beef stock

#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping under three compartment sink 12 droppings on top of dishmachine 1 dropping on a shelf 1 drooping on box and 2 in corner behind slicer 25 droppings under prep table in kitchen 5 droppings in utensil holder 2 droppings behind cooler on line 2 droppings behind salad cooler

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn bean salsa 47° cold holding, cut tomatoes 48° cold holding, Caesar 50° cold holding, oil mento cheese 52° cold holding, short ribs 53° cold holding, sliced turkey 55° cold holding, salmon mix 55° cold holding, meatloaf 57° cold holding, cooked onions 55°, Brie 57° cold holding, cheese 57° cold holding, hummus 50° cold holding, cut lettuce 53° cold holding, Romain 60° cold holding, egg mix 50° cold holding, ranch 50° cold holding,

#20High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 5

#21Intermediate22-02-4

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

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pan for water in cook line hand sink.

#23Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu.

#24Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy

#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance not labeled manager states it is soap

Basic 15

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front of hood system and hanging rack accumulation of dust.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on shelf

#5Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind 3 compartment sink

#6Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Under dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Salad cooler gaskets torn

#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine and hand sink, behind coolers on line

#9Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in a box behind bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic10-04-5

Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ladles hanging off shelf not protected.

#12Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Utensils in a dirty container

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind coolers, chest freezer, under three compartment sink and dish machine

#14Basic33-30-4

Basic – Unnecessary construction materials stored behind reach in coolers. enclosure.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:05 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.