APP JET CENTER FORT PIERCE
2982 CURTIS KING BLVD, Fort Pierce FL 34946 · 772.489.2285
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025. Operator renewed license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulling up pants with gloves on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager. Form was printed
Cook line floors heavily soiled under cook line equipment.
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Hood filters heavily soiled.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chemical bottle stored on cutting board next to gloves on the cook line.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulling up pants with gloves on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to manager. Form was printed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to manager. Manager filled out form during inspection
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to manager
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop pancake mix, oats in small bulk containers.
Ceiling tile missing. In storage area
Cook line floors heavily soiled under cook line equipment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line cooler prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the server station.
Hood filters heavily soiled.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 mahi raw in ROP.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Provided image of what to obtain.
1 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grill cooler raw mahi 2 each.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025. Operator renewed license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder date marked 3/28/25. Operator disposed of it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot roast (80F - Cold Holding) out for roughly over 1 hour; mashed potatoes (87F - Cold Holding) out for roughly over 1 hour. Operator disposed of it.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator and she posted.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liubis B
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple in front and back storage areas. Manager states there was someone here the other day to survey the area and provide a quote for cleaning and repairs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. Manager states there was someone here the other day to survey the area and provide a quote for cleaning and repairs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and she posted.
Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then handled ready to eat food without washing hands in between changing gloves. Educated
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in reach in cooler next to freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Above storage rack across from freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Educated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On prep table. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line. Operator cleaned.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manger a choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Emailed manager a handwashing sign
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cooks cooler multiple drinks
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee change task to prepare raw burgers, change gloves, not wash hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooks line raw hamburger above shrimp. Informed Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Informed manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink has bucket and sponge inside, near three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar station.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager stated eggs were taken out 30 minutes ago. Paper was posted to track time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser above triple sink. Label was added.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers station
Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions. Onions were placed on crate during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Going into storage area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Store room cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (47F - Cold Holding) all in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ceiling tile missing. Going into storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Store room cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket next to dishwasher reading 200+++
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line
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.