2ND ST BISTRO
122 N 2 ST, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772.293.9191
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017012829 | Feb 8, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016025392 | Mar 18, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $680 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry cooler; cut lettuce (60F - cold holding ); cut tomatoes at 10:30 (60F - Cold holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); placed in cooler at 10:30 found at 12:30 recommend to place in the walk in freezer to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pantry cooler refrigeration company came out to recharge system started use equipment without it gettting to proper temperature.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on cook line
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
1 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wings prepped last night found at 46F
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Wings made last night found at 46F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry cooler; cut lettuce (60F - cold holding ); cut tomatoes at 10:30 (60F - Cold holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); placed in cooler at 10:30 found at 12:30 recommend to place in the walk in freezer to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pantry cooler refrigeration company came out to recharge system started use equipment without it gettting to proper temperature.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks in the kitchen
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at the bar. Under 3 bay sink in dish room.
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags not marked last day served
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Several hand sinks throughout.
Water shut off at employee handwash sink. By pizza oven.
Gaskets torn on the brunch cooler. Cutting board on brunch cooler grooved.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Container of strawberries and blueberries with mold-like growth. See stop sale.
Dented cans present. See stop sale. Turkey gravy 3lbs Pizza sauce 5.8 lbs Olives 5.8 lbs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler pulled pork (58F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding) Pantry 2 cooked sausage (63F - Cold Holding); raw oyster (58F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Several tags not marked last day served
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used as a dump
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Several hand sinks throughout.
Soda nozzles heavily soiled on the urban side,
Water shut off at employee handwash sink. By pizza oven.
Breading station stored in a location that is exposed to splash next to hand sink.
Gaskets torn on the brunch cooler. Cutting board on brunch cooler grooved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar
Shelves under prep table soiled. 3 middle hood filters on the bistro side soiled
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish on cart, manager placed in right order
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Strawberry butter, cheese shredded, Cheese mozzarella, spinach dip, 1/2 pound, sausage crumble, Tuna
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Strawberry butter 50f cold holding, cheese shredded 49f cold holding, sausage crumble 47f cold holding Tuna 56f cold holding,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink, employee removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In shrimp crevice
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler Cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, died chicken 46F cold holding, shredded cheese 50F cold holding, diced tomatoes 47F cold holding, sausage crumbles 50F cold holding, mozzarella 60F cold holding, mozzarella balls 53F cold holding in cooler from overnight. One half of cooler is working (right), left side is not. Ambient thermometer reads 45F. Manager will monitor cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. 2 milks found in produce/beer cooler. Unable to determine when milks were open. Manager discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue liquid bottle at bar stored on shelf next to single service items. Inspector removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk found in produce cooler. Manager dare marked.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Found in cold name table cooler. Manager has tag and will make a copy to place with shucked oysters.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oysters and ahi tuna.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and clear liquid at host stand. And spray bottle at bar.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. A can of Red Bull found in ice bin at main bar. Manager will removed ice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At prep area. Manager placed sign. In both customers/ employee bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large fan black in k1 kitchen. Manager removed to be cleaned.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
1 Live, small flying insects found. Fell on cut cucumber. Manager discarded cucumber and sanitized area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 diced tomatoes. Manager discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cucumber.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottle next to food products in server station pantry. Manager removed.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ D.E 2/13/25.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and posted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at salad station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door, back hallway.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both employee bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of flip top cover raw tuna station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in white tub.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitation solution O ppm in main kitchen. Informed Manager. Change solution,400 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for utensils
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Informed Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back outer door open at time. Informed Manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In main kitchen under hand sink and at pantry station. In second kitchen in back corner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in main kitchen. Informed Manager.
Stored food not covered. Two pans of food in reach in and two pans of food on cooks line. Informed Manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in second kitchen, on right side of hood. Above cooks station.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two hand sinks in main kitchen, dirty wit food debris. Informed Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At one sink in main kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machine. Informed Manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in main kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in main kitchen. Corner in area in small kitchen.
Interior of refrigerator gaskets soiled with debris. Multiple coolers in both kitchens.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple coolers in main kitchen and second kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at salad/desert station in main kitchen. Wall at service station in main kitchen.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Clean,bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Shelves under prep table on cook line heavily soiled with grease.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In main kitchen and appetizer kitchen. Dish room wall soiled with mold like substance.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pizza cooler Pizza cooler cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding) feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Sauté cooler has souled debris on the bottom shelf. Bottom of upright freezer soiled on cook line.
Clean,bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Panini press next to hand sunk.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pizza cooler in appetizer kitchen has water laying at bottom ambient temperatures rang 45 to 49. Digital thermometer states 34F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large food containers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line in front of cooler drawers causing water to stand
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Shelves under prep table on cook line heavily soiled with grease.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In main kitchen and appetizer kitchen. Dish room wall soiled with mold like substance.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.