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S&S CAFE GOURMET AND WINE BAR

148 N DEPOT DRIVE, Fort Pierce FL 34950

Last inspected Nov 6, 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6602938
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47f cold holding, cooler was open advised to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roux made with butter 81F. Per Manager, has been sitting out for more than 24 hours. Education provided with Alternative ingredients. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to three compartment sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.W expired 8/22.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs listen on special menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue liquid in a plastic bottle. Employee labeled soap.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dill sauce found refrigerator. Advised Manager to please make sure date mark any TCS items.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
2 Dead roaches on premises near mop sink.
Basic/35A-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Of second cooler - Turbo air.
Basic/23-24-4
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle for warm water. At bar area.
Basic/29-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer has left over build up.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Manager replaced bleach bottle. Reran 2x more time. Found at 0 ppm. Manager called EcoLab to service.
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area and in kitchen. Emailed and posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Manager cutting into unwashed onions. Educated provided. Manager washed onions.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp and lamb racks frozen laying out ambient. Manager placed in sink under running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47f cold holding, cooler was open advised to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sandwich unit
Basic/05-09-4
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The mop sink is soiled and the floor in back prep room.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler back of kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef barley soup cooling overnight at 49F
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon piece at 49F Beef barley soup 49F Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon at 49 F Beef Barley Soup 49F Operator discarded both items
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicers have food debris. Cutting board dirty.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between shelf and wall
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by cooks line no sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at dish area are soiled.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.