PELICAN YACHT CLUB
1120 SEAWAY DR, Ft Pierce FL 34949 · 4642700
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bean soup.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026015147 | Jan 6, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2022031451 | Apr 15, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2016029194 | Apr 13, 2016 | Jul 7, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 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
Light not functioning. On cook line 1 light bulb.
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. bean soup 48F cooling. Made 4/22 found in walk in cooler. 3Qts.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Salad dated 4/16. Removed and discarded.
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Frozen fish found in walk in freezer not frozen prior to ROP. Manager discarded fish.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Found in walk in freezer, ROP fish not indicating what type of fish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 portions of raw tuna thawed. Manager removed from walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bean soup.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed. Operator posted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 portions of thawed raw tuna.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For dish washer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For Dish washer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cook line.
Light not functioning. On cook line 1 light bulb.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under neath bar at 3 bay sink drainage cover.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar. Employee corrected.
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. According to HACCP approved plan for Vacuum packaging frozen fish, operator vacuum packaged andouille sausage found in walk in freezer. Chef discarded sausage and Chef will reevaluate the plans.
Open dumpster lid. Chef closed.
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. According to HACCP approved plan for Vacuum packaging frozen fish, operator vacuum packaged andouille sausage found in walk in freezer. Chef discarded sausage and Chef will reevaluate the plans.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Vacuum packaged andouille sausage not approved on HACCP plan. Manager discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For black hose in kitchen.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Chef corrected on site.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator printed tags for clams and mussels.
1 Dead roaches on premises. In storage room. Chef removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank at bar.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system.
Open dumpster lid. Chef closed.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fish on site. Spoke with Kyle and Kyle will email all information to Operator.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 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. Found at 0ppm. Changed sanitizer bottle, primed, refilled with new water and reran. Rechecked at 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn cooked 45F cold holding, cooked black beans 45F cold holding. Employee had cooler doors open. Advised to rapid chill. Chef placed items in another cooler. Rechecked beans found at 43F cold holding.
Clam tag not marked with last date served.
Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Employee placed tags on shucked oysters found in walk cooler.
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 C.H. Emailed form to Chef. Both parties signed.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. On raw oyster in walk in cooler. Employee placed tags on oysters.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum packaging fish on site. Spoke with Kyle and Kyle will email all information to Operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer solution. Employee marked bottle at bar.
1 Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system at back of line. Chef stated filter is being serviced due to a dent.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks at bar.
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box in liquor storage room. Chef removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Chef closed.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dish washing area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and salmon
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 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. Bar glass machine 0 ppm when tested. Informed Manager. Changed sanitation solution. 100 ppm, second test.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer wiped hands on a dry towel
Lighter fluid stored next to clean dishes and above boxes in the storage area next to liquor room. Cleaner stored next to single service items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the cook line cooler drawer raw beef over seafood.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made dressings, lemon butter,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lemon butter, house made dressings, blue cheese 7/6, Caesar dressing 7/16, black beans 7/7, black bean salsa 7-12
Container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label. Informed chef to make copies of tags and place with containers.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In the dish washing area
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cesar
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and salmon
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes, roast, pasta made Saturday.
Clean linens stored on the belt area of apron.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drinks no lid or straw stored on top of dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upright stainless cooler.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.carmalized onions 47F, in reach in cooler overnight, chef discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda guns in bar area soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in bar area not secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at Handwash sink in bar area.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face before handling food with no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked mushrooms. Operator moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing candles stored over linens for bread baskets. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bibs in multiple locations around building and at connection for dish spray hose
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Longest held tag is dated 9/9/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun holster behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
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. Maya and Carl have been employed for over 60 days. Oper does not have certificates available
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted signage
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted or on offered menu. Operator posted signage
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.