Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

ECKLES RESTAURANT

1701 N 25TH STREET, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 30, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24477804

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in the kitchen.

35A-23-4

Detail 24477801

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present on wall no lice activity at the time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 24477802

Intermediate - Microwaves soiled with old food debris

03F-10-5

Detail 24477805

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided by email Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24477803

Basic - Hole in wall by rack where clean dishes are stored. Hole above electrical box.

10-01-5

Detail 24477806

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with rice

02D-03-4

Detail 24477807

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Peppered hot sauce that contains uncooked carrots, onions and peppers

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23999876

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked fish in white standing refrigerator. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 23999874

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Operator.

32-04-4

Detail 23999875

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both.

36-32-5

Detail 23999877

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Per Operator, called to get serviced. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 23999873

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23586336

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked macaroni and cheese. Operator stored eggs appropriately. Corrected On-Site

11-01-5

Detail 23586337

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to have Big 6 posted. Printed for operator and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

13-06-4

Detail 23586334

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. While preparing meals. Educated Manager that she must wear gloves when handle food.

24-05-4

Detail 23586333

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on shelf. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23586338

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee and orange juice. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23586335

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in standing water. Operator corrected and placed under slow running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 23007789

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23007788

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind both chest freezers and under equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 23007787

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside reach in cooler and chest freezer.

36-27-5

Detail 23007786

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind freezer and electric outlet.

Dec 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22531425

Intermediate - 31B-02-4 Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in kitchen Priority: Intermediate

14-17-4

Detail 22531422

Basic - 14-17-4 Observed: Cart shelves with rust in kitchen . Priority: Basic

21-05-5

Detail 22531423

Basic - 21-05-5 Observed: Cloth oven mitts heavy soiled. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 22531424

Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The reach in cooler and freezer food debris. Priority: Basic

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22486663

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 22486662

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator does not have licensed displayed.

16-13-5

Detail 22486665

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Informed Manager and provide documentation for three compartment sink. Educate manager and cook. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 22486661

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter

08B-12-5

Detail 22486664

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in chest freezer not covered

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 22055804

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms 2. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22055806

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22055805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

03D-01-5

Detail 22054379

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked shrimp found at 124° after 2.5 hours

35A-02-6

Detail 22054383

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies in prep area Warning

01B-38-5

Detail 22054375

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Cooked shrimp found at 124° cooling for 2.5 hours

11-26-1

Detail 22054384

Intermediate - 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. Printed a copy Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 22054381

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing pages 1 and 3. Printed. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22054385

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms 2. No covered receptacle in ladies restroom Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22054374

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22054373

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer showing insulation

10-07-4

Detail 22054376

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 123°

22-08-4

Detail 22054382

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

38-01-4

Detail 22054378

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over white chest freezer

05-09-4

Detail 22054377

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black upright cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22054380

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear kitchen sink

23-03-4

Detail 22054372

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty

08B-39-4

Detail 22054371

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21687735

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

32-11-5

Detail 21687734

Intermediate - Lack of paper towels in the restroom.

32-12-5

Detail 21687737

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 21687738

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-13-4

Detail 21687739

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

35B-09-4

Detail 21687736

Basic - Screen of back door torn.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20947820

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and fish over vegetables

05-08-4

Detail 20947821

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-05-4

Detail 20947819

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. shelves with potatoes

08B-38-4

Detail 20947817

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potato and onion bulk

05-09-4

Detail 20947818

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-16-4

Detail 20577171

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter

14-11-4

Detail 20577169

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket torn Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20577172

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20577168

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-19-4

Detail 20577170

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At mop sink