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SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR FT PIERCE INLET

1920 SEAWAY DR · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34949

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3484272
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8830524
DBPR license6603126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 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 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. REAch in freezer next to prep table raw chicken fingers over french fries. Manger organized properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler below prep table 4lbs of chicken wings cooked the prior day, 5 Cuban sandwiches and 4oz of conch dip. Reach in cooler in main bar 2 gallons of milk products temp at 51f. Manager disposed of all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler Ice cream mix at main bar. Reach in cooler at prep table Conch dip.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Main bar and Tiki bar.

#11Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat sleeping in dry storage room. Manger was able to get cat to leave. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line not maintaining 41 F or below, bar cooler has a large ice build up on coils.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in tiki bar.

#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green cutting board

#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By serving window.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan attached to wall by serving window.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.