PHATZ CHICK-N-SHACK
412 N US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34947
Last inspected Feb 5, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
SEP 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken fingers. Operator place in fryer to be reheated. Reheated then sold. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021041886 | Jul 28, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at mop sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler by front register. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink and sink on backside. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear ice machine. Priority: Basic
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Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men\2019s and women\2019s Priority: Basic
Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to prep table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage room Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling tile missing. By back ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooler fan heavily soiled in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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. Food must maintain 41f or below in all cold holding units. Sandwich unit had multiple items, lunch rush just finished door was open advised to close and rapid chill, unit under flat top drawer was not properly shut advised to rapid chill. Walk in cooler truck was delivered door was open advised to keep door shut and make sure all food maintain 41f or below. Priority: Basic
Observed: Dumpster overflowing garbage. Owner called to have it emptied. Trash company said that it should be picked up by 5p today. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf with to go containers. Operator removed drink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of reach in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front by ice cream and rear by triple sink. Emailed operator handwashing sign. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading. Operator labeled the container. Priority: Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken fingers. Operator place in fryer to be reheated. Reheated then sold. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at mop sink. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in cooler by front register. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink and sink on backside. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men’s and women’s Priority: Basic
Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to prep table. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage room Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling tile missing. By back ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooler fan heavily soiled in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: 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. Food must maintain 41f or below in all cold holding units. Sandwich unit had multiple items, lunch rush just finished door was open advised to close and rapid chill, unit under flat top drawer was not properly shut advised to rapid chill. Walk in cooler truck was delivered door was open advised to keep door shut and make sure all food maintain 41f or below. Priority: Basic
Observed: Dumpster overflowing garbage. Owner called to have it emptied. Trash company said that it should be picked up by 5p today. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink on shelf with to go containers. Operator removed drink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of reach in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front by ice cream and rear by triple sink. Emailed operator handwashing sign. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seafood breading. Operator labeled the container. Priority: Basic
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine solution.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at salad prep. Informed Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side of outer screen door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave at front of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single reach in on cooks line and double door reach in at preparation area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with food debris. Walk in cooler shelf unit has debris on it.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of sink at front service station. Informed Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front station. Informed manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Outside screen door has gap on side.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside the walk in freezer at front, missing tiles
Walk-in cooler fans are dirty with debris.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored next wings sauce.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back kitchen screen door to exterior.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0. Operator remade sink, now at 100ppm
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored over single service bags
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade rusting
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of pre dip
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and cell phone on breading
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer. 2. Hole in wall next waffle maker and front ice cream cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler dirty
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in dredge in expo station
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.