ALABON HAITIAN RESTAURANT
1409 DELAWARE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by trash can at front service counter.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022048669 | Sep 14, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2021014148 | Feb 5, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
Drain cover(s) missing in the mop sink.
Prepared foods in the walk in cooler not covered.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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8 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Back screen door left open
Cans of paint stored with bags of rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 60 F
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.
Bags of rice and onions stored on floor.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop rice
Drain cover(s) missing in the mop sink.
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
Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal.
Prepared foods in the walk in cooler not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Build up of plastic containers, racks etc on back area
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cooks line gaskets, and does not properly shut, cooler ambient 61f cold holding,
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam containers stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Water draining onto floor surface. In to pan for reach in cooler on cooks line
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In area where walk in cooler is
Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler, and under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, side of oven on cooks line
Water draining into pan on floor, from reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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3 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on window seal. Operator cleaned up.
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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Prep area
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots on freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Gasket on the cook line cooler torn.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back storage area
Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
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.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
Togo containers stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Carry out bags used to store meat in chest freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin of bins
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table cooler is falling off
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled under cooking equipment and in walk in cooler
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor at front counter
Stored food not covered. Cooked black beans in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Carry out bags used to store meat in chest freezer.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk bin of bins
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table cooler is falling off
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled under cooking equipment and in walk in cooler
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor at front counter
Stored food not covered. Cooked black beans in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and walk in cooler door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven inside and outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. The hood vents.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink and next to sinks
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom of back door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor by trash can at front service counter.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door heavily soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Air gap at bottom of back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Inside the reach in cooler at cooks make station.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in Walk-in cooler not covered at time.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at the hand washing sink near back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. The container of flour in prep room.
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