Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce
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402 S 5 St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950-8312Mervis Cafe & Grille, a 64-seat permanent food service establishment in Fort Pierce, has recorded 21 inspections with 100 total violations between 2022 and March 2026, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health policy and reporting failures (appearing in at least 4 inspections), hand washing violations (documented in at least 3 inspections), allergen awareness gaps, time-temperature control lapses, and consumer advisory failures. Toxic substance control violations appeared in at least 2 recent inspections. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 6 violations related to shell stock requirements and consumer advisories and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce are: Chemical properly stored, Premises clean, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce had?
- Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce find?
- Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Mervis Cafe & Grille in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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