Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

1721 Ave D, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Overview

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant A Inc in Fort Pierce has accumulated 183 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for sewage backup. In 2025, inspectors documented nine fire safety violations centered on a commercial fryer operating without hood suppression, cited repeatedly as an admin complaint with compliance extensions through September. The facility also recorded violations for flammables and equipment stored improperly indoors, including a generator and power washer in the storage room.

Most recent closure: January 28, 2025 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
183Violations
1Closures
8Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 15:15:00

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2020055080 $320.00 Oct 22, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)

— 7 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: fryer still plugged in wall **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Power washer stored inside **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Power washer stored inside **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top commercial fryer not rated for suppression system. Spoke with fire department and must remove fryer and partial board and use commercial fryer as intended for suppression system.

— Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building.
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical cover in restroom at front counter.

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 8 inspections61 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Basic Violations

— 4 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce last shut down?
Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce was last shut down on January 28, 2025 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce are: Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce had?
Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce find?
Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on September 10, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
Yes, Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
Has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce been fined?
Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Fusion Cuisine Restaurant a INC in Fort Pierce operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Chef Griot Restaurant (2017).

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