SKIPPERS COVE BAR & GRILL
1930 HARBORTOWN DR, Fort Pierce FL 34946 · 2487369917
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on the cutting board. Cook killed and removed cutting board to be cleaned and sanitized No more live activity observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021043514 | Aug 6, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $360 |
| 4--2018058724 | Sep 27, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $800 |
| 4--2018046226 | Aug 28, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2018044378 | Aug 13, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler drawers; sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding) cook states placed in cooler before truck recommend to rapid chill placed in the walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Cook line delivery received
Dish machine at the bar not properly working fill button not filling.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm found line pinched resolved found at 50 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler drawers; sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding) cook states placed in cooler before truck recommend to rapid chill placed in the walk in freezer.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Raccoon outside Tiki bar in the rafters. Spoke with DM
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Cook line delivery received
Dish machine at the bar not properly working fill button not filling.
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. Cell phone on cook line Purses in wait station area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on line
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on expo lowboy
Hole in or other damage to wall. In chemical room
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 machine 0 ppm replaced sanitizer 100ppm kitchen machine 0 ppm replaced 100ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 droppings found on top of dish machine employee washed and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tilapia 48f cold holding, manager removed placed in walk in Talipia 41f cold holding 2nd temp
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine by mop sink
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oyster box tag was missing, manager placed tag back in box
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Paper towel used as a food-contact surface. Paper towel used in herbs. Manager removed
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting boards heavy soiled on cook line Can opener blade heavily soiled
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on the cutting board. Cook killed and removed cutting board to be cleaned and sanitized No more live activity observed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); calamari (48F - Cold Holding) due to being doubled panned and no means of ice in pan over night half n half 52F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes made at 8:45 found at 9:50 130F recommended to reheat to 165F rechecked found at 202F
Cutting boards heavy soiled on cook line Can opener blade heavily soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu corrected at the time of inspection
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. New hires.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Kitchen
Conch chowder stored on floor in the prep walk in cooler. Cases of water on floor in server area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dish machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Damage to wall on cook line FRP and stainless steel wall.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Heavy food dries on floors under equipment on the cool line, dish machine
Soufflé cup used to scoop pico
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cases of fish left at room temperature to thaw. Items were still frozen, recommended to place under running water or refrigerator. Placed in the walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line cutting board.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Vacuum sealed Tuna in cooler below grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler across from cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Outside
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks in bar. Were removed during conversation, emailed operator signs to post.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over coleslaw
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Produce slicer blade and can opener. Informed Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind cooks line, but has been sealed.
Food stored on floor. Two containers in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the cooler on the cooks line. Informed manager
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of produce over prepared ready foods.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White fish 57f cold holding cook disposed of products
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
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. Pulled yesterday
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. cups
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup in black bean and corn salsa
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Glass wash machine at bar, 0 ppm. Informed Operator. Prime machine and run several cycles. Second test, 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board on cooks line.
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.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the ice machine in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to kitchen and broken tiles behind cooks line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes and asparagus stored above Ready to eat foods.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers found at 108F for one hour, advised rapid reheat.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler #2. Raw Shrimp 66 Cooked Pasta 68 1/2 and 1/2 creamer 56 American cheese 50 All in cooler over night. Manger threw away. Ice build up on unit is visible Cooler #1. 1. Cabbage 50 Catfish 46 Coleslaw 49 Cut lettuce 49 Cut tomato 46 Manager stated was placed into service 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink had bucket and rags. Manager removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle cup In Parmesan cheese
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 ice build up on coils in make top cooler on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table. Manager moved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic Cups
Hood filters soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler on cooks line
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer next to desert cooler
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Triple tail -60 Sliced tomatoes-60 Coleslaw -60 Raw Scallops -48 Raw burger -57 Raw Mahi -58 Ahi tuna -52 Butter -46 Cooked chicken- 46 Cooked Green beans -46
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three coolers on cooks line Triple tail -60 Sliced tomatoes-60 Coleslaw -60 Raw Scallops -48 Raw burger -57 Raw Mahi -58 Ahi tuna -52 Butter -46 Cooked chicken- 46 Cooked Green beans -46 Issued stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ on duty manager Chris expired in March
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer next to desert cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Triple tail -60° Sliced tomatoes-60° Coleslaw -60° Raw Scallops -48° Raw burger -57° Raw Mahi -58° Ahi tuna -52° Butter -46° Cooked chicken- 46° Cooked Green beans -46°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three coolers on cooks line Triple tail -60° Sliced tomatoes-60° Coleslaw -60° Raw Scallops -48° Raw burger -57° Raw Mahi -58° Ahi tuna -52° Butter -46° Cooked chicken- 46° Cooked Green beans -46° Issued stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ on duty manager Chris expired in March
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Steve, operator Vic came in.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Advised manager
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket cracked. Operator threw away
Food stored on floor. Rice and cooking oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer next to desert cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Panko bin scoop handles resting in product
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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