Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce
Last inspected:
5500 St Lucie Blvd, Fort Pierce, FL 34946Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce has accumulated 299 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but received two warning notices and an administrative complaint recommendation in 2024 and 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, and improper hand and arm washing practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
9.4
violations / inspection
9.4 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce had?
- Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce find?
- Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on August 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Charlene's Coyote Grille in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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