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ALABON HAITIAN RESTAURANT

1409 DELAWARE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603197
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by trash can at front service counter.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022048669Sep 14, 2022Feb 3, 2023$800
4--2021014148Feb 5, 2021May 17, 2021$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All prepared cooked meats, rice etc in the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Drain cover(s) missing in the mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Prepared foods in the walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Apr 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
8 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Back screen door left open
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Cans of paint stored with bags of rice.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 60 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All prepared cooked meats, rice etc in the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bags of rice and onions stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop rice
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing in the mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Can of Canada Dry
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal.
Basic/28-04-5
Prepared foods in the walk in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Build up of plastic containers, racks etc on back area
Basic/33-31-5
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 57f cold holding, chicken 57f cold holding pork 58f cold holding, rice 59f cold holding, placed in cooler 1.5 hours ago, advised to rapid chill, employee placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cooks line gaskets, and does not properly shut, cooler ambient 61f cold holding,
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam containers stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Basic/29-49-6
Water draining onto floor surface. In to pan for reach in cooler on cooks line
Basic/29-03-4/Repeat Violation
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In area where walk in cooler is
Basic/36-32-5
Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink
Basic/29-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler, and under fryers
Basic/36-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, side of oven on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining into pan on floor, from reach in cooler.
Basic/29-03-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
3 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish
High priority/08A-20-5
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on window seal. Operator cleaned up.
High priority/35A-23-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Stew 135F recommend to rapid reheat to 165F. Rechecked at 11:20 165F
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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/ expired 2-16-25
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Prep area
Basic/36-32-5
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots on freezer.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Gasket on the cook line cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back storage area
Basic/36-24-5
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Basic/35B-09-4
Togo containers stored on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Carry out bags used to store meat in chest freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin of bins
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table cooler is falling off
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled under cooking equipment and in walk in cooler
Basic/36-01-4/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled in grease. Chest freezer gaskets are soiled in black like substance. Gas stove top is soiled in old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor at front counter
Basic/25-05-4/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Cooked black beans in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Carry out bags used to store meat in chest freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired 5/1/24.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin of bins
Basic/14-01-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table cooler is falling off
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled under cooking equipment and in walk in cooler
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system is soiled in grease. Chest freezer gaskets are soiled in black like substance. Gas stove top is soiled in old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor at front counter
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked black beans in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and walk in cooler door.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven inside and outside.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. The hood vents.
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink and next to sinks
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom of back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Dec 8, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by trash can at front service counter.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks make station, sliced tomatoes 47F. Informed manager, request rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door heavily soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom of back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Inside the reach in cooler at cooks make station.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in Walk-in cooler not covered at time.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at the hand washing sink near back door.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. The container of flour in prep room.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.