Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

PALM BEACH HOT CHICKEN

3205 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
3 High Priority
Mar 11, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-09-4

Detail 24433153

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed layering gloves, gloves must be removed and hands washed before placing a new set of gloves on. Employee removed and washed hands Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24433148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 63f cold holding , advised to Cook or rapid chill placed out about 11:30

03F-02-5

Detail 24433143

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. Employee marked all containers Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24433142

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray and containers on sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24433147

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

11-26-1

Detail 24433151

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. Gave copy to manager employees signed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24433152

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table with bags and condiments. Employee placed in container Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24433144

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and purse on shelf with drinks. Removed and placed in container Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24433141

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door cooler not properly shutting seal missing,

08B-38-4

Detail 24433146

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken still frozen Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24433150

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

12B-13-4

Detail 24433145

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In freezer employee disposed of Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24433149

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temp still frozen, employee placed in running water Corrected On-Site

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 24241762

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24241761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 24239330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken legs 65f hold holding, manager states has been there less then 3 hours advised to add to time plan. Or keep at 135f or hotter Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24239337

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 24239332

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

53B-13-5

Detail 24239333

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.

14-05-4

Detail 24239338

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

32-12-6

Detail 24239335

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24239340

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

14-11-5

Detail 24239336

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cooks line ambient 65f cold holding , do not store food in cooler until it maintains 41or below

08B-38-4

Detail 24239331

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case mushrooms Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24239334

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In unit on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 24239339

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

Jun 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.