Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

DALE'S BAR B Q

3362 S US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 Intermediate
Feb 5, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

12A-03-4

Detail 24352368

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Educated employees.

22-02-4

Detail 24352369

Intermediate - Large smoker has hole in bottom which grease drips out of onto the bottom of outside the smoker, soiled towels used to trap the excess grease.

53B-14-5

Detail 24352372

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.

22-20-5

Detail 24352366

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

36-32-5

Detail 24352367

Basic - Hole around soda lines that come down from the ceiling by soda bibs area.

35B-02-4

Detail 24352371

Basic - Insect control device installed over buckets of sauce, buckets do have lids.

25-06-4

Detail 24352365

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans in dry storage not stored inverted. Manager inverted pans. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24352370

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork being thawed at room temperature in prep area.

33-31-5

Detail 24352364

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reach in coolers not working, used for dry storage. 3 slicers in prep area that are not in working condition.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23934324

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer raw steak over cooked chicken fingers. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 23934325

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom and employee unisex restroom.

35A-03-4

Detail 23934319

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On floor by steam table, in light cover in area outside walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Detail 23934322

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on upright double door cooler.

33-15-4

Detail 23934320

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

51-13-4

Detail 23934321

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23934323

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Monster drink in front cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23934317

Basic - Tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple above pit area.

47-03-4

Detail 23934318

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Hanging from lights in back storage area.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 23458239

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large floor fan blocking in storage room. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23458231

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in back across from break room. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23458234

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in back storage area across from mobile cart. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23458233

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom up front or unisex bathroom in back.

24-08-4

Detail 23458230

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting cups at soda station.

08B-38-4

Detail 23458238

Basic - Food stored on floor potatoes in break room. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23458237

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in reach in freezer and below Gasket on double door freezer by cook line Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23458236

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in outside storage unit. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23458235

Basic - Stored food not covered various in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23458232

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in storage area

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23005481

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook changed gloves, not wash hands.

14-69-4

Detail 23005480

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice around fan unit and at door entrance.

14-36-5

Detail 23005482

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Walk in freezer has exposed fans /mechanical equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 23005478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Floor fan at cooks line.

21-12-4

Detail 23005479

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

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

09-01-4

Detail 22639818

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee steam cooking sliced beef sandwich, then bare hand contact with sandwich.

16-33-4

Detail 22639820

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used/not available for sanitation products. Informed Manager. Changed to chlorine product. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22639821

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cooks prep area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22639819

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side opens to the outside. Screen door in prep room.

08B-47-4

Detail 22639817

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of single serve products on floor in back storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 22639816

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in freezer. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 22390602

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. Raw ground beef and raw pork over fries. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

02C-01-5

Detail 22390599

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork ribs in walk - cooler not date labeled from Saturday. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

41-10-4

Detail 22390601

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner and cleaner on dry storage rack next to food. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 22390605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22390600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in coolers buckets of garlic bread on floor. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22390603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back prep room area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22390604

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 22264554

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef and raw pork over fries. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22264559

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pork ribs in walk - cooler not date labeled from Saturday. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22264556

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner and cleaner on dry storage rack next to food. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22264558

Intermediate - 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/ Justin Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22264555

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22264557

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in coolers buckets of garlic bread on floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22264560

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In back prep room area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22264553

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar

Mar 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

22-20-5

Detail 21890384

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispensing soda machine nozzle has accumulation of mold- like substance Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 21890385

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-09-4

Detail 21890382

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

12B-02-4

Detail 21890386

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

40-06-5

Detail 21890387

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

36-01-4

Detail 21890383

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

08B-47-4

Detail 21890391

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21890389

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21890388

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On wall around dish machine also around three compartment sink

21-12-4

Detail 21890390

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

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21655736

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

14-71-4

Detail 21655735

Basic - Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used duct tape for broken scoop Priority: Basic

Nov 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 21574536

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For Kinsley. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Taking the class on 11-17-22 Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21574535

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Has the materials waiting to take the class on 11-17-22to complete employee training. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21574534

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Deflector panel Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

53B-16-4

Detail 21358094

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. When asking cook what temperature we are looking for reheating he wasn't sure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21358097

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For Kinsley. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21358093

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21358095

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21358096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Deflector panel Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21358092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in back room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Time Extended

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 21352719

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler cooling over night beef 50F porkF 57 200 lbs Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 21352718

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21352715

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21352725

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 44F, walk in door propped open due to putting away truck. Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 21352729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beef roast reheating since 9:30 66F pork butt 51 F rechecked at 11:30 84F beef pork butt 90F. Recommend them to place in oven to reheat rapidly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21352726

Intermediate - Coleslaw ambient cooling in the walk in cooler since 9:30 found at 10:15 63 to 64F rechecked at 11:15 f out at 64F. Cooling in deep plastic covered containers. Recommend to place in shallow pans uncovered. Walk in cooler cooling over night beef 50 pork 57 200 lbs Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 21352731

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. When asking cook what temperature we are looking for reheating he wasn't sure. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21352730

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. For Kinsley. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21352724

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21352728

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

08B-36-4

Detail 21352717

Basic - 3 compartment sink used for hand washing and prep according to approved plans must have a means of separation from splash to prevent cross contamination. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21352721

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines. Deflector panel Repeat Violation Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21352727

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21352723

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop croutons Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21352716

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Through out kitchen. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21352720

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in back room Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21352722

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in cup Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21352732

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used on cook line. Warning

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21021345

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid and showed as current Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21021342

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

22-20-5

Detail 21021343

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machines. Cleaned Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21021339

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One near bulk ice machine one near mop buckets by employee restroom. Owner cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21021344

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sent to owner printer and hung Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 21021340

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Mop sink. Employees are vacuuming and pressure washing pipe area and is water is now starting to drain has plumbing company in the way. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 21021341

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature still frozen

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20658254

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Soft serve ice cream machine added in dining area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Currently in process by Mr. Dority make sure to keep checking email and follow through with what ever he will ask for. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Called plan review and plans need to be sent in pdf format. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20658253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Big fan in prep area has build up of dust and walls behind bulk smoker - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Time Extended

Sep 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20503070

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Soft serve ice cream machine added in dining area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Currently in process by Mr. Dority make sure to keep checking email and follow through with what ever he will ask for. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20503071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Big fan in prep area has build up of dust and walls behind bulk smoker - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-13: Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

51-16-7

Detail 20336374

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Soft serve ice cream machine added in dining area Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20336373

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

50-09-4

Detail 20336375

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-08-5

Detail 20336371

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20336372

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Big fan in prep area has build up of dust and walls behind bulk smoker

36-30-4

Detail 20336376

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind bulk machine