CHARLENE'S COYOTE GRILLE
5500 ST LUCIE BLVD, Fort Pierce FL 34946 · 772.801.9302
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 4 small flies at wait station area. Total 5 live flies. Per supervisor next unannounced inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. 4 small flies at wait station area. Total 5 live flies. Per supervisor next unannounced inspection.
In white reach in cooler raw chill eggs and pooled eggs over muffins.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter 63F pancake 63F. Recommend to rapid chill, operator placed on the ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili at the waitstaff area 122F. Recommend to reheat to 165F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Dish machine
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 Shawn
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michelle
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta made Friday sliced roast beef also made Friday
Slicer has old food build up on guard and blade. Interior oven in outside shed has a build up of grease. Soda nozzle at the server station heavy build up of mold like substance. Coke cola nozzle.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Tucked on apron belt.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Nancy
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food pans
Handwashing sign provided not correct sign at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jugs of oil stored on floor in the storage area. Inside storage off the kitchen bag of panko stored on the floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Outside waittress station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pooled eggs in the sour cream container in white reach in cooler in the shed.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near to go containers
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict. Employee placed star by all
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Above oven
Jul 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. 25ppm. Operator placed a service call.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge no big 6 poster. Emailed to operator.
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.
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. Keith D hired 1 week. Operator corrected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager replaced them.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/ Nancy. Charlene
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. Had Dan read and sign blank copy
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of freezer and shelf over toaster. Manager inverted all items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager stated that they had a problem printing the new license. License was printed for the vendor.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed manager a choking poster.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired April 1, 2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on preparation table. Informed manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male cook, no hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on trash can.
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and scrapper on cooks line, in between equipment. Informed manager.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of two microwaves on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of breakfast line cooler and small silver reach in cooler on service line.
Stored food not covered. Container of raw chicken in reach cooler. Informed Manager.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Orange juice in drink cooler. Date was added.
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. One new employee- form was filled out and signed by employee during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above cooler. Phone was removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers area hand sink. Sign was added by manager
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on cooks like not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shaker on cooks line. Chef added a label during inspection
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0. No primer on machine
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over peeled sliced onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats found at 71°. Operator stated removed from cooler 1.5 hours ago. Recommended rapid chill. Operator moved into cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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 a copy
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 200+++. Operator remade bucket, now at 100ppm
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.