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TRUE ROOTS CATERING

7550 PRUITT RESEARCH CENTER RD, Fort Pierce FL 34945 · 305-878-9191

Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6605144
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024045503Jun 4, 2024Feb 4, 2025$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw beef over cooked chicken
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Gave special process guidance page and emails.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Gave special process guidance page and emails.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in powered sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2023Inspection 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 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. Emailed form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, rice
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.