PICKLED RESTAURANT & BAR
201 N 2 ST · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Honey butter 50F cold holding, cooked chorizo 56F cooling, corn mix 50F cooling, cooked short rib 52F cooling, buttermilk 54F cold holding in small reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw salmon 47F cold holding. Unable to determine how long product was out of temperature range. Honey butter 50F cold holding, cooked chorizo 56F cooling, corn mix 50F cooling, cooked short rib 52F cooling, buttermilk 54F cold holding in small reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon 47F cold holding. Unable to determine how long product was out of temperature range. Honey butter 50F cold holding, cooked chorizo 56F cooling, corn mix 50F cooling, cooked short rib 52F cooling, buttermilk 54F cold holding in small reach in cooler. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant next to clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and soda nozzle at bar. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. T.M, C.G. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.W 9/30/24.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook's line.
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both Employee bathrooms.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 total at bar. Operator was able to secure 2 of them. 3 CO tanks located in alley way. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7Basic – 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. Ambient thermometers read 50F. Please do not store and TCS products in small reach in cooler.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Reran and primed 2x. Found at 0 ppm.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook's line and by dish washer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.