How many health inspections has CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT had?

CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

822 SEAWAY DR, Ft Pierce, FL 34949

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA6600042

CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in Ft Pierce, FL has 23 inspections on record with 210 total violations (9.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

210Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Mar 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Aug 23, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2020 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 4, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 2, 2020 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 27, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 6, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 36 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT had?: CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at CHUCKS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.

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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.

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