12a Buoy in Fort Pierce
Last inspected:
22 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Pierce, FL 3495012A Buoy in Fort Pierce has accumulated 343 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility faced repeated enforcement actions in 2021 and 2022, including a spike of 18 violations with 7 high-priority items in November 2022. Recent inspections from 2025 through March 2026 show improved compliance, with inspectors issuing no further action on most visits. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation systems, and sewage disposal.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
12a Buoy in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
12a Buoy in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022031673 | $200.00 | Apr 28, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
12a Buoy in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 8 inspections53 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (15 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
12a Buoy in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce had?
- 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce find?
- 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce been fined?
- 12a Buoy in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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