Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

ECKLES LOUNGE RESTAURANT

1520 ORANGE AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 24291283

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24291282

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In front area Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24291286

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.

14-09-4

Detail 24291284

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24291281

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

36-24-5

Detail 24291285

Basic - Hole in or other damage to door in restroom

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23869026

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. Print for operator and was posted. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23869028

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23869031

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23869027

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back storage rack in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 23869030

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23869034

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on fridge behind front counter.

51-13-4

Detail 23869029

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Print for operator and was posted. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23869032

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Back fridge next to rack. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

36-04-5

Detail 23869033

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In restroom.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 23382798

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 23382805

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in reaching cooler at 45 operator states had it out for making cornbread. Recommend to rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23382801

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Jerk chicken 106F, pork 126F, beef patty in warmer 122F, recommend to reheat to 165F operator placed in oven. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 23382795

High Priority - Unshelled eggs over unwashed carrots in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23382808

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handwashing sink no paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23382794

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mr. McDonald

41-17-4

Detail 23382800

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap for kitchen hand sink no labeled.

36-32-5

Detail 23382806

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair above warmer on the front line.

24-05-4

Detail 23382803

Basic - Clean plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Above 3 bay sink.

14-09-4

Detail 23382796

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

23-03-4

Detail 23382811

Basic - Exterior of food storage containers soiled.

36-24-5

Detail 23382799

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by hand sink in kitchen. Wall damage by reach in reach in freezers.

35B-02-4

Detail 23382810

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 23382797

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. Pickled peppers on the counter.

05-09-4

Detail 23382807

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 23382804

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line hand sink

36-27-5

Detail 23382809

Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen

29-11-4

Detail 23382802

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink in kitchen.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-05-4

Detail 23031208

Basic - Bathroom door, on the inside door men's room there is hole in door.

14-45-4

Detail 23031210

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in kitchen and top of cooler. Informed Manager.

36-73-4

Detail 23031211

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen under three sinks and corner.

36-17-5

Detail 23031209

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles back of kitchen missing , near hand sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 23031207

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced pumpkin in reach in cooler. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

05-09-4

Detail 22618038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

03D-02-5

Detail 22610033

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked oxtail cooling over night Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

01B-02-5

Detail 22610036

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooling over night - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Curry goat 52 F cold holding over night Curry Chicken 47 F cold hold over night Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22610034

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22610035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 22606480

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked oxtail cooling over night Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22606475

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Oxtail over French fries in upright freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22606478

High Priority - Raw eggs stored unwashed produce. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22606483

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooling over night

03A-02-5

Detail 22606476

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 49F pulled out of cooler at 10:00 recommended to reheat to 165F Milk 46F Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22606484

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22606482

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in used to scoop beans

21-04-4

Detail 22606477

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

05-09-4

Detail 22606481

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reaching coolers.

31B-04-4

Detail 22606479

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand wash sinks.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22183180

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salt fish 80f cold holding , manager disposed of product

03A-02-5

Detail 22183178

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salt fish 80f cold holding , manager disposed of product

31B-02-4

Detail 22183179

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 22183183

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

14-01-5

Detail 22183177

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In beans Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 22183181

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22183182

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles Corrected On-Site

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 17

12A-12-4

Detail 22016241

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands handling equipment without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

08A-02-6

Detail 22016236

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22016249

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 80F recommend to rapid chill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

03B-01-6

Detail 22016239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table hot hold rice and beans 168F ; curry goat (121F - Hot Holding); stew beef (98F - Hot Holding); stew chick (98F - Hot Holding); cow foot (129F - Hot Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22016246

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22016238

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22016243

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22016240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22016234

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. For Ms Eckle and cook in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22016233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22016237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22016244

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bucket of pork stored on floor in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 22016242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

24-07-4

Detail 22016235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots stored on the floor in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22016248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 22016247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Thawing chicken and beef at room temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

14-06-4

Detail 22016245

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Where metal rack stored above prep table on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Time Extended

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 21

35A-05-4

Detail 22014665

High Priority - 3 live Roach activity present on wall above hand sink in the kitchen. 6 to 8 live roaches on wall above 3 bay sink. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 22014648

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands handling equipment without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 22014659

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest freezer

03A-02-5

Detail 22014650

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 80F recommend to rapid chill.

03B-01-6

Detail 22014662

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table hot hold rice and beans 168F ; curry goat (121F - Hot Holding); stew beef (98F - Hot Holding); stew chick (98F - Hot Holding); cow foot (129F - Hot Holding)

31A-09-4

Detail 22014660

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table

22-02-4

Detail 22014654

Intermediate - Interior of microwave soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22014657

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22014655

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22014667

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. For Ms Eckle and cook in the kitchen.

27-16-4

Detail 22014666

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22014653

Basic - 4 Dead roaches on the floor by chest freezer. 5 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezers. 10 to 15 dead roaches on the floor on the front line. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22014651

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22014668

Basic - Bucket of pork stored on floor in the kitchen.

14-45-4

Detail 22014656

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

24-07-4

Detail 22014652

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized pots stored on the floor in the kitchen.

36-08-4

Detail 22014649

Basic - Cove molding on cook line in dis repair and heavy food debris in the crevices of wall and molding.

12B-07-4

Detail 22014663

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

36-01-4

Detail 22014661

Basic - Food debris on floor under equipment on the cook line and front line.

06-01-5

Detail 22014658

Basic - Thawing chicken and beef at room temperature.

14-06-4

Detail 22014664

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Where metal rack stored above prep table on the cook line.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21685865

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21685859

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored under prep table next to pots and pans.

31B-03-4

Detail 21685860

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 21685862

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-05-4

Detail 21685864

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

50-09-4

Detail 21685866

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

40-06-5

Detail 21685861

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 tables

31B-04-4

Detail 21685863

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21685858

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

May 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 21060408

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-04-5

Detail 21060407

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed produce Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21060403

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

14-09-4

Detail 21060405

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

36-01-4

Detail 21060402

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

23-03-4

Detail 21060404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below prep table rusted

45-04-4

Detail 21060406

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer on top of freezer not in use at this time. Let them know that it is not acceptable in the kitchen. Notified AHJ they will do a drive by.

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 20707486

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to freezer

16-37-1

Detail 20707488

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 20707485

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

53B-10-4

Detail 20707487

Intermediate - Some Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 20707484

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled under prep table

33-16-4

Detail 20707489

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 20352427

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach by refrigerator. Manager killed Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20352421

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 57° manager disposed

03A-02-5

Detail 20352425

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 57° manager disposed

31B-02-4

Detail 20352422

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 20352423

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

14-45-4

Detail 20352424

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled under prep table

50-09-4

Detail 20352428

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-11-4

Detail 20352426

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repeat Violation