ECKLES RESTAURANT
1701 N 25TH STREET, Ft Pierce FL 34950
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on wall no lice activity at the time of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present on wall no lice activity at the time of inspection.
Microwaves soiled with old food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email
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Hole in wall by rack where clean dishes are stored. Hole above electrical box.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with rice
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. Peppered hot sauce that contains uncooked carrots, onions and peppers
Sep 2, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked fish in white standing refrigerator. Operator fixed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Operator.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Per Operator, called to get serviced.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked macaroni and cheese. Operator stored eggs appropriately.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to have Big 6 posted. Printed for operator and operator posted.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. While preparing meals. Educated Manager that she must wear gloves when handle food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on shelf. Operator inverted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee and orange juice. Operator corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water. Operator corrected and placed under slow running water.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Informed Manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind both chest freezers and under equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside reach in cooler and chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind freezer and electric outlet.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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31B-02-4 Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in kitchen Priority: Intermediate
14-17-4 Observed: Cart shelves with rust in kitchen. Priority: Basic
21-05-5 Observed: Cloth oven mitts heavy soiled. Informed manager. Priority: Basic
23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The reach in cooler and freezer food debris. Priority: Basic
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator does not have licensed displayed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Informed Manager and provide documentation for three compartment sink. Educate manager and cook.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in chest freezer not covered
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.