MANATEE ISLAND BAR AND GRILL
1640 SEAWAY DR · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34949
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0ppm manager changed chemical 100ppm
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw crab cakes over cooked shrimp and alfredo sauce. Manager rearranged appropriately **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Multiple items see stop sale. Manager disposed of all items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line beef for French dip 50f cold holding , mozzarella 49f cold holding , American cheese 46f cold holding , chicken wings cooked, 46f cold holding , sour cream and onions 48f cold holding , calamari 48f cold holding , chicken breast raw 48f cold holding , cooked mushrooms 49 cold holding , lettuce cut 53f cold holding , bacon jam with cooked onions 47f cold holding , cheeses shredded 48f cold holding , heavy cream 49f cold holding. Manager disposed of all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in bar reach in cooler, creamer in walk in cooler, **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand sink in servers station **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Robinson
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not accessible, blocked by cooler. Advised manager to get a pump bottle of soap. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dishwasher Robinson was told he helps prep when needed
Basic 16
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pot at reach in cooler across from stove and outside ice buckets
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna steaks **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies bathroom.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By double sink
36-36-4Basic – Employee bathroom vent cover missing.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to reach in cooler next to stove, walk in cooler locking device not shutting leaving walk in cooler cracked and food out of temperature
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, pan of breaded chicken. Manger disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table across from fryer. Manger had it removed. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In multiple coolers
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom. Emailed manager hand washing sign. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At outside bar.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pan of potatoe chips on shelf. Operator placed a cover on them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Kitchen dishwasher.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.