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BRISAS DEL MAR BAR & GRILL INC

6643 DARTER COURT, Fort Pierce FL 34945

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603131
Grade history
AUG 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 plus live roaches on wall and floor next to steam table on cooks line. One live roach in storage area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $6,560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025066723Sep 9, 2025Oct 20, 2025$800
4--2025052268Jul 9, 2025Aug 13, 2025$200
4--2023030382May 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023$800
4--2021045811Sep 3, 2021Nov 9, 2021$400
4--2017051799Oct 4, 2017Feb 12, 2018$3,400
4--2017026597Apr 17, 2017Aug 30, 2017$960

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef dated 7-10-26
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Beef out of date dated 7-10-26
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple items in sandwich unit, manager states employee was cleaning unit, manager placed food on ice bath. 2nd temp everything chilled except shrimp manager left in walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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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/ one manager certificate expired Martin
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Hws no water at all manger turned on valves
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In woman's restroom
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons at server station
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Dink on sandwich unit employee moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on sealed tortillas manager moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Top shelf reach in freezer
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in dish area and in walk in freezer by door
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Lots of bags with personal stuff out side by dumpster area
Basic/33-30-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. One wood shelf in back storage area
Basic/14-06-4
Sep 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flying insects near bulk onions
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches by oven on floor board area 2 live roaches on cooks line near single stove, 1 live roach near dish machine on the floor, 1 live roach in employee bathroom on the floor
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some bulk cooked items in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk items cooked in walk in cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cart with plates, 1 dead roach on floor near single stove, 1 dead roach near dish machine floor, 1 dead roach by bag in a box soda, 1 dead roach in storage closet near bad in a box soda, 9 dead roaches in back prep area near three bay sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door on side of restaurant in dining area leading to outside, and back kitchen door to garbage area
Basic/35B-01-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat griddle on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 10 small flying insects in back storage area
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 plus live roaches on wall and floor next to steam table on cooks line. One live roach in storage area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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. For some employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under three bay sink
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. By three compartment sink
Basic/35B-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In juice cooler. Manager found another and replaced it.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Painters tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sandwich unit on cooks line
Basic/14-71-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near steam table.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dishes on line and a few storage containers
Basic/14-38-4/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on outside of woman's restroom and men's restroom
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front sandwich unit
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados on line. Sticker still avacado
Basic/08B-17-4/Return visit Aug 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over ready made sauce in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves. Educated, removed and washed hands
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 50f cold holding, sour cream 54f cold holding, pico de gallo 49f cold holding, cut tomatoes 49f cold holding, shrimp 50f cold holding, crab 50f cold holding, Chicken 68f cold holding, beef 61f cold holding, chicken 48f cold holding, beef 61f cold holding, Foods were placed in cooler less than 3 hours ago advised to rapid chill, manager place in walk in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach near employee restroom
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Door on sandwich unit is not connected when you open door it falls off, cooler does not stall below 41f Make sure no food is stored in cooler until it is able to remain at 41f or below.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dishes on line and a few storage containers
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on outside of woman's restroom and men's restroom
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Make sure all labels are peeled off prior to washing
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front sandwich unit
Basic/29-49-6
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados on line. Sticker still avacado
Basic/08B-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line wall is soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at employee restroom sink. Manager informed.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cooking equipment.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, pan of sauce.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris. Food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Gas stove top is heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple food containers in walk-in cooler. Chili item in reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the cooks line.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink on kitchen line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Rust on reach in freezers
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On cooks line
Basic/14-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Selves, on top of ovens by onions, on top of ovens on cooks line, under flat top
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. 5 gallon bucket that says paint has jicama juice in it
High priority/01B-32-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in back prep area. 3 flies near onions. Called office er Christal next day call back
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over cooked shrimp,
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Juice in a paint bucket
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink on kitchen line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water in employee sink. Employee turned on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Rust on reach in freezers
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cooking equipment
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On cooks line
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Selves, on top of ovens by onions, on top of ovens on cooks line, under flat top
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

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.