FORT STEAKHOUSE
100 S 2ND ST, SUITE 106, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772 882-9131
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 Head of lettuce.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 70 seats remains in main section and 20 added to additional seating area.
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato paste. Chef removed from shelf.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Stored with shucked oysters. Advised to remove.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Chef had tag and placed with oysters. Education provided.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has an additional room that now falls under the business license with added seats and a handwashing sink is installed already in additional space. No other equipment or cooking equipment added. No prep being done in room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons by pantry.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 70 seats remains in main section and 20 added to additional seating area.
Light not functioning. 1 under hood system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 Head of lettuce.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Chef ran multiple times and has now called Ecolab to fix. Rechecked and found at 160F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened Saturday.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs made on Friday. Employee placed date.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank next to pantry cooler.
Light not functioning. 2 light hood system.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in sink in dish machine room. Employee removed.
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. J.B. Signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box in reach in cooler. Employee removed and inspector provided suggestions.
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents need cleaning. And gaskets of reach in cooler with ribs. Employee cleaned.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. One cook, change task from preparation hot item, change gloves, not wash hands.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Preparation table one employee beverage, pantry station,.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler floor in main kitchen. Floor under three compartment sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Produce cases in walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at dish wash station. Informed manager.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 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. Is at bar glass wash machine 0 ppm. Informed Manger. Changed solution. Second test 50 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Glass wash machine at bar, no chlorine test strips.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at time.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line. Informed Manager.
Spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In main kitchen. Informed Manager.
Stored food not covered. Small freezer on line two pans of food. Walk-in cooler two pans of beef. Informed Manager.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind bar. Operator discarded
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In reach in cooler on cook line. Raw seafoods and raw beef in top drawer over cooked vegetables. Operator moved
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign is obstructed from view on shelf near ice machine. Operator moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caviar on dirty oysters not identified as being raw. Operator marked menus
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacles in unisex restrooms
In-use utensils/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatulas stored between prep table and wall. Operator brought to dish
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line is missing from soda gun nearest bar entry
Sep 19, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooks line left side slimy
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.