SHARKYS
1012 SHOREWINDS DR, Fort Pierce FL 34949 · 772.466.2757
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found in sliding 2 door cooler. Next to gaskets. Employee removed on site.
★ 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--2019049587 | Jul 25, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
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Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom reach in freezer Gasket reach in chest freezer in shed Gasket 2 door reach in cooler
Stored food not covered.
shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves above microwave
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found in sliding 2 door cooler. Next to gaskets. Employee removed on site.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheeses 53F cold holding, cut tomatoes 54F cold holding, tuna salad 54F cold holding, deli meat 54F cold holding, deli meat 54F cold holding, deli meat 48F cold holding. Per cook, was in and out of cooler since arriving to prep 30 mins ago. Items have been in cooler since yesterday. Advised to rapid chill. Employees placing items on ice. Front cooler coleslaw 47F cold holding in cooler over night. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tab spigots. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in sink. Reminded employee to only use for hand washing. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleans and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/gaskets have accumulation of food debris in deli cooler and produce cooler.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/. Owner added storage shed in back of establishment. Not on plans.
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. C.C 2/25/25.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee / both guest bathrooms.
Cutting board at expo cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces tuna steak.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of food. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed lettuce in hand washing sink. Educated.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna. Manager placed asterisk on menu item on all menus.
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/. Owner added storage shed in back of establishment. Not on plans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings. Manager corrected.
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. C.C 2/25/25.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Manager stated it is degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee / both guest bathrooms.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
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. Tuna steak. Educated Manager on site.
Cutting board at expo cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated and advised to place in labeled container and leave items segregated on bottom shelf. Employee removed.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen has food debris and scrubbing sponges in it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for dish washing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Main cutting board on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the back corner of kitchen under storage rack. Under dish machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents on right side of cooks line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In the cooks line and on front counter.
Stored food not covered. Pan of mahi in reach in cooler. Informed employee.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. 0ppm manger called eco lab and they will be out to fix manager set up three bay sink 100 ppm must sanitize in threee bay sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Near dish area and bag in a box area
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box of soda
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods on floor in storage shed
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed mahi in sealed packaging bearing thawing procedures.
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. Fully thawed mahi in sealed packaging bearing thawing procedures. SEE STOP SALE
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in service aisle
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.