How many restaurants are in Fort Pierce?

Fort Pierce, Florida has 330 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Pierce?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Pierce is 84.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Fort Pierce this year?

4 food establishments in Fort Pierce have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Fort Pierce?

The most frequently cited violations in Fort Pierce are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Pierce?

Dunkin has the most locations in Fort Pierce with 8 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Fort Pierce?

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce was shut down on April 3, 2026 for rodent activity.

How does Fort Pierce compare to the Florida state average?

Fort Pierce has a pass rate of 84.4%, which is 1.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Pierce?

Food establishments in Fort Pierce have an average of 10.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Pierce been assessed?

Food establishments in Fort Pierce have been assessed $62,085 in fines across 140 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $467 and the largest single fine was $3,400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Pierce restaurants?

47 fire safety violations have been documented across 31 food establishments in Fort Pierce. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Pierce inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Pierce, Florida has 169 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 438 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Fort Pierce?

FDACS has issued 454 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Fort Pierce, including 129 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Fort Pierce — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Fort Pierce Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Fort Pierce, Florida has 330 food establishments with 3,438 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 84.4%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce, shut down April 3, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Rose's Caribbean Restaurant LLC in Fort Pierce on June 9, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

330Facilities

3,438Total Inspections

4Closures 2026

84.4%Pass Rate

5.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Kame	44	423	7
Brisas Del Mar Bar & Grill INC	37	369	4
Five Brothers Ice Cream LLC	26	157	3
Island Beach Bar and Restaurant	46	409	2
Skippers Cove Bar & Grill	47	393	2

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Fort Pierce 84.4% Pass Rate 84.4%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Fort Pierce 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Fort Pierce 1.21 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.21

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 3, 2026	Pickled Restaurant & Bar	Rodent activity
Apr 1, 2026	Pot Belli Deli (the)	Rodent activity

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Funky Cuda	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 30	La Granja Restaurant	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Dos Amigos Sport Bar	2	Warning Issued
Apr 28	Tropical Smoothie Cafe	4	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 27	Chipotle Mexican Grill Store 4385	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Mickey's Restaurant	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Manatee Island Bar and Grill	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 24	Manatee Island Bar and Grill	4 (2 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 23	Vampire Penguin of Fp	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Us Hotels INC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	32,187
31	Clean multi-use utensils	23,386
36	Proper ventilation	22,368
22	Consumer advisory	21,708
08	Proper hand/arm washing	21,109

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

140Actions on Record

$62,085Total Fines

$467Avg Fine

$3,400Largest Fine

53Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jun 9, 2025	Rose's Caribbean Restaurant LLC	$800	4--2025038917
Oct 20, 2025	Brisas Del Mar Bar & Grill INC	$800	4--2025066723
Apr 8, 2026	Rose's Caribbean Restaurant LLC	$400	4--2026011648
Jun 26, 2025	Sunflower Bistro and Catering	$200	4--2025003202
Jun 23, 2025	Sonic Drive-in 5587	$200	4--2025012314
Aug 13, 2025	Brisas Del Mar Bar & Grill INC	$200	4--2025052268
Oct 20, 2025	Thirsty Turtle Seagrill	$200	4--2025069218
Nov 5, 2025	Sonora Eats	$200	4--2025066934

Fort Pierce Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

47Fire Violations

31Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Cooking without hood suppression	16
Other fire safety violation	15
Exit blocked or locked	7
Fire extinguisher in red zone	6
Propane tank stored inside building	3

Fort Pierce Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Fort Pierce has 169 FDACS-regulated facilities with 438 inspections on record and 454 stop-sale orders issued.

169Retail Facilities

438FDACS Inspections

454Stop-Sale Orders

129Orders in 2026

Fort Pierce FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Mar 31, 2026	Antojitos-mexicanos-bendicion-mfd6650666	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Mar 10, 2026	Xpress Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been …
Mar 10, 2026	Xpress Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been …
Mar 10, 2026	Xpress Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been …
Mar 10, 2026	Xpress Food Mart	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been …

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Fort Pierce FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	81
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	63
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	41
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	37
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	35

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Fort Pierce Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Shell	3	152	1,169
Walgreens	3	1	743
Wawa	3	14	430
Dunkin	3	13	347
7-Eleven	2	84	2,422
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Sunoco	1	256	487

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Fort Pierce: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	8	465	2
Wendys	4	353	0
McDonalds	4	311	0
Subway	3	227	0
Tropical Smoothie	2	394	0
Kfc	2	247	0
Waffle House	2	398	2
Chipotle	1	23	0
Holiday Inn	1	33	0
La Quinta	1	53	0

Fort Pierce Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Fort Pierce?: Fort Pierce, Florida has 330 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Fort Pierce?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Fort Pierce is 84.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Fort Pierce this year?: 4 food establishments in Fort Pierce have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Fort Pierce?: The most frequently cited violations in Fort Pierce are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Fort Pierce?: Dunkin has the most locations in Fort Pierce with 8 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Fort Pierce?: Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce was shut down on April 3, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Fort Pierce compare to the Florida state average?: Fort Pierce has a pass rate of 84.4%, which is 1.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Fort Pierce?: Food establishments in Fort Pierce have an average of 10.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Fort Pierce been assessed?: Food establishments in Fort Pierce have been assessed $62,085 in fines across 140 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $467 and the largest single fine was $3,400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Fort Pierce restaurants?: 47 fire safety violations have been documented across 31 food establishments in Fort Pierce. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Fort Pierce inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Fort Pierce, Florida has 169 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 438 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Fort Pierce?: FDACS has issued 454 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Fort Pierce, including 129 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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