Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

3205 S Us Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Overview

Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce has been inspected 19 times since 2022, documenting 137 total violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, well above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been documented across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting issues in four separate inspections between 2023 and 2026, handwashing violations cited in at least three inspections, and food contact surface contamination appearing in five inspections. Chemical storage violations appeared in three consecutive inspections in late 2025. Fire safety violations were documented in August 2021 involving cooking equipment with no hood suppression system installed. Disciplinary action was recommended following a complaint inspection on July 10, 2023. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 resulted in 30 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health reporting, food in good condition, shell stock requirements) with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
137Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 7.2 violations / inspection 7.2 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

Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two burners on back prep table Manger says he is going to dispose of them. Spoke with AHJ they will send someone today or tomorrow to make sure they have been removed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-18: Managers states fire marshal came and said it was ok to keep burners on premises. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two burners on back prep table Manger says he is going to dispose of them. Spoke with AHJ they will send someone today or tomorrow to make sure they have been removed.

Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce had?
Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce find?
Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
No, Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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.
Has Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Palm Beach Hot Chicken in Fort Pierce operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Crispy Fish and Chicken (2021-2021).

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