Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce

Last inspected:

201 N 2 St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Overview

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection across 26 inspections dating from 2016 to April 2026—substantially exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2—and displays a pattern of recurring high-priority violations. The facility was emergency-closed once, on October 21, 2021, for rodent and fly activity. A formal disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. High-priority violations have appeared persistently across inspections, including management awareness failures, improper cooking temperatures, handwashing and hand-arm washing violations, employee health policy violations, and improper chemical storage. The most recent inspections on April 3, 2026 showed significant deterioration: a routine inspection documented 11 violations including five high-priority findings (management awareness, cooking temperatures, handwashing, handwashing procedures, and employee health reporting), while a same-day complaint inspection identified six violations including two high-priority findings (management awareness and employee health policy). The April 3 routine inspection resulted in an emergency order recommendation, and the complaint inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Most recent closure: April 3, 2026 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
250Violations
2Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 16:17:00
Rodent & fly activity 09:30:00

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2021050679 $400.00 Oct 21, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 6 inspections45 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections44 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 8 inspections56 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce last inspected?
Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce last shut down?
Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce was last shut down on April 3, 2026 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce?
The most frequently cited violations at Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce had?
Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce find?
Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
Yes, Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce been fined?
Pickled Restaurant & Bar in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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