ECKLES LOUNGE RESTAURANT
1520 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · (772) 646-3472
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023038257 | May 23, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For black and white refrigerators.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left over food debris in bottom area of black refrigerator.
Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil stored next to single service items. Employee removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw fish from an unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Operator was able to provided invoice from Guy's Meat Market during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. white refrigerator raw chicken 43F cold holding, raw chicken 1 pan 46F cooling, raw chicken 2nd pan 46-48F cooling. Chicken was prepared from yesterday and was stacked in fridge. Employee removed and education provided.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tastee cheddar cheese.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Troy.
No running water at mop sink. Operator fixed.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tastee cheddar cheese.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese in black counter. Education provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bulk water in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For black and white refrigerators.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left over food debris in bottom area of black refrigerator.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table
No soap provided at handwash sink. In front area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Hole in or other damage to door in restroom
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Print for operator and was posted.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink. Operator replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink. Operator replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back storage rack in kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Operator corrected.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on fridge behind front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Print for operator and was posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Back fridge next to rack. Operator corrected.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In restroom.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reaching cooler at 45 operator states had it out for making cornbread. Recommend to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 106F, pork 126F, beef patty in warmer 122F, recommend to reheat to 165F operator placed in oven.
Unshelled eggs over unwashed carrots in reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handwashing sink no paper towels.
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. Mr. McDonald
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap for kitchen hand sink no labeled.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair above warmer on the front line.
Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Above 3 bay sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior of food storage containers soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall by hand sink in kitchen. Wall damage by reach in reach in freezers.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator removed.
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. Pickled peppers on the counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line hand sink
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink in kitchen.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom door, on the inside door men's room there is hole in door.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in kitchen and top of cooler. Informed Manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen under three sinks and corner.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles back of kitchen missing, near hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Sliced pumpkin in reach in cooler. Informed Manager.
Feb 5, 2024□ 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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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers.
Feb 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked oxtail cooling over night
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooling over night
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked oxtail cooling over night
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Oxtail over French fries in upright freezer.
Raw eggs stored unwashed produce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooling over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 49F pulled out of cooler at 10:00 recommended to reheat to 165F Milk 46F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in used to scoop beans
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand wash sinks.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salt fish 80f cold holding, manager disposed of product
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salt fish 80f cold holding, manager disposed of product
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In beans
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles
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.