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MICKEY'S RESTAURANT

3315 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34982 · 772-332-5444

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600690
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment operating without an approved sewage permit. Operator states he is in the process of connecting to sewer
High priority/28-08-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019006868Dec 10, 2018Mar 6, 2019$200
4--2015040043Jul 27, 2015Sep 25, 2015$160

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handles at mop sink
Basic/29-09-4
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without an approved sewage permit. Operator states he is in the process of connecting to sewer
High priority/28-08-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2026 · Per Operator, waiting on city to approve. Paperwork was submitted. Also, Per Operator, establishment will be moving to sewer in the next few months. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling fan and portable fan heavily soiled with grease and dirt. Hood filters heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg crates
Basic/25-32-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm, primed found at 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Establishment operating without an approved sewage permit. Operator states he is in the process of connecting to sewer
High priority/28-08-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packet out on tables 74F wait staff discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several bowls found in bulk containers. Sugar, flour
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling fan and portable fan heavily soiled with grease and dirt. Hood filters heavily soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg crates
Basic/25-32-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Used for utensils
Basic/21-10-4
Water leaking from pipe under 3 bay sink
Basic/29-11-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wait station, cook line
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Licensed for 49 seat and has 79 on a septic and doesn't have an operating permit from the county for the increase.
High priority/28-12-4/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Dated April 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Submitted for AC on 8-1-25 Time Extended
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 49 but has 79 on a septic tank.
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Aug 4, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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. Chlorine 25ppm. Operated called in a service ticket.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Licensed for 49 seat and has 79 on a septic and doesn't have an operating permit from the county for the increase.
High priority/28-12-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Dated April 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy 46F, sausage gravy 47F, Chipee beef gravy 46F, chicken gravy 46F, Chipee beef gravy 46F, pepper gravy 45F, rehydrated hash browns 46F, rehydrated hash browns 46F, rehydrated hash browns 46F, rehydrated hash browns 46F, rehydrated hash browns 47F, rehydrated hash browns 48F. Operator disposed of all items
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jaiden W
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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. Xavier S started 4 days ago. Printed for operator and he completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-74-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 49 but has 79 on a septic tank.
Basic/51-15-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator corrected.
Basic/21-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Operator corrected
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Dish washer
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Paperwork printed but not filled out yetTime Extended Time Extended
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. Linda
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.jackets purse
Basic/40-06-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use towels used under presses clean plated foods.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Using Time Extended
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat hash browns
Basic/08B-17-4/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cracking eggs then handled toast without washing hands.
High priority/12A-12-4
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cooks touching cooked French toast with bare hands, touching toast once it comes out of toaster.
High priority/09-01-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns made 1-6 found 1-8 in the walk in cooler 80F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowls of butter on table 64F Cook line cooler raw sausage links (46F - Cold Holding); smoke sausage (46F - Cold Holding) Hash brown in the walk in cooler 50F
High priority/03A-02-5
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. One in the walk in read 20F
Intermediate/05-05-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Dish washer
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
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. Linda
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters for ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4
Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Red Bull in the freezer
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.jackets purse
Basic/40-06-5
In-use towels used under presses clean plated foods.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Portioned coffee not food not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat hash browns
Basic/08B-17-4
Walk in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic/14-74-7
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Informed Manager.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak and raw chicken above cooked foods, cooks line. Informed Manager.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen at front sink.Informed staff.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/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
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer multiple food containers.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels stored on counter.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The eggs on the menu for Eggs Benedict.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler potato crate and pickle bucket.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in the women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen at back door is torn
Basic/35B-09-4
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer fries, potatoes, and tater tats.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
High priority/22-52-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms
Basic/31B-04-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Basic/21-01-4

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.