Pineapple Joe's Grill&Raw Bar

6297 N U S 1, Ft Pierce, FL 34946 · Permanent Food Service · License 6601886

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep102026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Raw meatloaf over raw fish in single door reach in cooler, operator moved down just above raw chicken.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener blade soiled with food debris, moved over to wash. Soda nozzle at bar soiled with old syrup.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marissa stated she has it but not on her.
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface.
  Used to repair gasket on white chest freezer.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Make table gasket soiled with mold like substance. White chest freezer gasket soiled with mold like substance. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
  Mop sink missing drain cover.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  Both restrooms doors held open, closed and educated operator.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Tiles broken and in disrepair behind bar.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.