FORT PIERCE, St. Lucie County

APP JET CENTER FORT PIERCE

2982 CURTIS KING BLVD, FORT PIERCE, FL 34946

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 2, 2026
City
FORT PIERCE
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 24407693

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulling up pants with gloves on. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24407694

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24407692

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed form to manager. Form was printed Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 24407696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook line floors heavily soiled under cook line equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24407695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 15

41-10-4

Detail 24381219

High Priority - Chemical bottle stored on cutting board next to gloves on the cook line. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 24381207

High Priority - 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 Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 24381220

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee pulling up pants with gloves on.

31B-02-4

Detail 24381210

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line

53B-01-5

Detail 24381213

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24381221

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. Emailed form to manager. Form was printed Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 24381211

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to manager. Manager filled out form during inspection Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 24381214

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to manager Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24381217

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups used to scoop pancake mix, oats in small bulk containers.

36-36-4

Detail 24381215

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage area

36-01-4

Detail 24381216

Basic - Cook line floors heavily soiled under cook line equipment.

12B-07-4

Detail 24381208

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cook line cooler prep table. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24381212

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24381209

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at the server station.

23-03-4

Detail 24381218

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 24064786

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 mahi raw in ROP.

29-42-4

Detail 24064783

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Provided image of what to obtain. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24064784

Basic - 1 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24064782

Basic - 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. Grill cooler raw mahi 2 each.

50-09-4

Detail 24064785

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

50-17-3

Detail 23695832

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2025. Operator renewed license. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23695830

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder date marked 3/28/25. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23695841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot roast (80F - Cold Holding) out for roughly over 1 hour; mashed potatoes (87F - Cold Holding) out for roughly over 1 hour. Operator disposed of it. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23695835

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside mop sink. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 23695829

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. Emailed to operator and she posted. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 23695834

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liubis B

36-32-5

Detail 23695839

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple in front and back storage areas. Manager states there was someone here the other day to survey the area and provide a quote for cleaning and repairs.

36-34-5

Detail 23695836

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area. Manager states there was someone here the other day to survey the area and provide a quote for cleaning and repairs. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23695838

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23695837

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In shared plaza Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23695833

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator and she posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23695840

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza.

02D-01-5

Detail 23695831

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

12A-27-4

Detail 23526173

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then handled ready to eat food without washing hands in between changing gloves. Educated Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23526164

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

31A-11-4

Detail 23526177

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23526167

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23526178

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink

02C-02-5

Detail 23526169

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in reach in cooler next to freezer.

36-36-4

Detail 23526166

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above storage rack across from freezer.

36-34-5

Detail 23526176

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple

12B-02-4

Detail 23526171

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Educated

24-08-4

Detail 23526170

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups

10-17-4

Detail 23526172

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On prep table. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23526180

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by cook line. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23526165

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 23526179

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manger a choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23526174

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. Emailed manager a handwashing sign Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23526175

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

29-20-5

Detail 23526168

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23059593

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee change task to prepare raw burgers, change gloves, not wash hands.

08A-20-5

Detail 23059595

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cooks line raw hamburger above shrimp. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23059597

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23059598

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink has bucket and sponge inside, near three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23059594

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar station.

10-17-4

Detail 23059592

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 23059596

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at bar station.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22553601

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager stated eggs were taken out 30 minutes ago. Paper was posted to track time. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22553600

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22553597

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser above triple sink. Label was added. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22553602

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-08-4

Detail 22553599

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers station

08B-38-4

Detail 22553598

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Onions. Onions were placed on crate during inspection

02D-01-5

Detail 22553603

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 22146031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Going into storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22146032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Store room cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22146030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22142106

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 22142105

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (47F - Cold Holding) all in cooler overnight

03A-02-5

Detail 22142102

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (47F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 22142101

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22142103

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Going into storage area

40-06-5

Detail 22142107

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22142100

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Store room cooler Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22142104

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket next to dishwasher reading 200+++

02D-01-5

Detail 22142108

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21854170

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21854165

Intermediate - 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. Tina

41-17-4

Detail 21854164

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser

43-08-4

Detail 21854168

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Airport staff coming into kitchen Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21854163

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 21854166

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21854169

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21854171

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21854167

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar in storage room

14-33-4

Detail 21854162

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in dry storage Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21351503

High Priority - 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. Reading 0. Discovered hose not in bucket. Replaced and primed 3 times. Now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 21351500

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21351499

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard dirty. 2. Can opener blade dirty

31A-11-4

Detail 21351502

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink next to dishwasher used to dump bucket

43-08-4

Detail 21351496

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Non kitchen staff walking through kitchen and using sinks.

51-11-4

Detail 21351501

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21351498

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In rear store room Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21351493

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table

36-22-4

Detail 21351497

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar

23-03-4

Detail 21351495

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

08B-39-4

Detail 21351492

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

14-33-4

Detail 21351490

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in can goods area

25-05-4

Detail 21351494

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of takeout containers stored on floor

21-07-4

Detail 21351491

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cooks line 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

16-21-4

Detail 20978233

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 20978229

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20978230

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located in dry storage area.

14-09-4

Detail 20978235

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-17-4

Detail 20978227

Basic - Deli unit with rust that has pitted the surface.

12B-07-4

Detail 20978226

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20978228

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

36-73-4

Detail 20978234

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under cook line equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 20978231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under flat top grill .

29-19-4

Detail 20978232

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Located at mop sink - outside of building . Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20632079

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of baked beans

08A-05-6

Detail 20632072

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breakfast sausage stored over shredded cheese. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20632076

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener dirty Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20632077

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in pepper. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20632078

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20632074

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Going into rear storage area. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20632075

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.lunch box in store room cooler on shelf with restaurants food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20632080

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 20632071

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In side store room

05-09-4

Detail 20632073

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooks line cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20632081

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