Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce
Last inspected:
1721 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34950Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has been inspected 13 times since 2022, with a record of 79 violations—an average of 6.1 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in 5 inspections, indicating persistent management and training gaps. The most serious recent activity includes July 2025 inspections that identified management awareness failures and employee health reporting violations; the July 17 inspection prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility also received a fire safety violation on May 30, 2023, for storing a propane tank larger than permitted inside the building. A single disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 found 15 violations including multiple hand washing and consumer advisory violations, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025066934 | $200.00 | Jul 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce are: Proper hand/arm washing, Wiping cloths usage, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce had?
- Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce find?
- Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce been fined?
- Sonora Eats in Fort Pierce has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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