Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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2001 N US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34946

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3494389
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8862524
DBPR license6600591

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority28-08-4

High Priority – Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw scrambled eggs 62f placed out 30 mins prior was supposed to be on an ice bath. Operator disposed of it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink and faucet next to the mop sink. Educated manager, states will purchase them.

#10High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket was 2000ppm plus. Operator refreshed the bucket. 2nd test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.

#12Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Dish soap. Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits in reach in cooler prepared the day before. Manager label the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in dish room where pots are hanging.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Monster drinks in triple door cooler in dish area Manager labeled a bin for employee only items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at triple sink.

#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee in cooler at front counter. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Coffee filters. Manager inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.