FUSION CUISINE RESTAURANT A INC

Food safety records indicate FUSION CUISINE RESTAURANT A INC in FORT PIERCE has 11 inspections with a 2.7/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1721 Avenue D
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13513192

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In bathroom near kitchen and in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Jasmine rice in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment on the outside side building of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked Items in sliding door cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: fryer still plugged in wall **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512049

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-72-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In bathroom near kitchen and in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under hand washing sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Jasmine rice in storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment on the outside side building of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Clorox tilex mold and mildew remover only available. must have either a quatinary sanitizer, or a chlorine sanitizer, food grade to avoid another administrative complaint or a possible closure. must be complied by next day call back. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked Items in sliding door cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10886691

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Near kitchen.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 16-45-4:Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Rice and beans found in pot in three compartment sink.
  • 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In bathroom near kitchen and in storage room.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Jasmine rice in storage area.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment on the outside side building of establishment.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket.
  • 12A-13-4: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. Employee on site placed dirty plates with no hand wash then proceeded to work with food for customer.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 behind fryer. 4 on window sill in kitchen. 2 window sill in storage area 6 on floor in storage area Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked Items in sliding door cooler.
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. For reporting purposes only. Notified Fire AHJ. Using commercial fryer not under hood a hood system. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812716

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 1 flying insect observed **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1! 2025. Please pay $262.00 plus $50.00 late fee. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches ran out of the cabinet above the triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: 2 live roaches in cabinet above hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for Isline G. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**
  • 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Using commercial fryer in open space. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770437

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce on top of cooked pork. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked White rice (119F - Cooling) made today at 8a, ; rice and beans made today at 9 am (70F - Cooling); Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 flies in kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1! 2025. Please pay $262.00 plus $50.00 late fee.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches ran out of the cabinet above the triple sink.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (75F - Cold Holding) made yesterday; cooked White rice (119F - Cooling) made today at 8a, ; rice and beans made today at 9 am (70F - Cooling); cooked beef (70F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 7p. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (75F - Cold Holding) made yesterday; cooked beef (70F - Cold Holding) made yesterday at 7p. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Beef, beans sauce. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. 2nd temp bean sauce 176F Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5: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. No proof of training for Isline G.
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Using commercial fryer in open space. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770435

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Carrots over cooked chicken and cooked Turkey - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 49-01-4:- From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Power washer stored inside **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10767724

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Carrots over cooked chicken and cooked Turkey - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
  • 49-01-4:- From initial inspection : Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Power washer stored inside **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867441

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler ambient temperature is 50-55f must maintain and hold food at 41f or below
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood heavily soiled.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen is slowly draining
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Carrots over cooked chicken and cooked Turkey
  • 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Generator stored in storage area, cannot be stored in building.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef stew
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 5lbs Chicken quarters, 1lb of cut up chicken, 3lbs of turkey. Operas disposed of all items. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under freezer 7 dropping in storage area right before kitchen 15 plus droppings under microwave in kitchen area Admin Complaint
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water over flowing on to floor when 3 bay sink, mop sink, and hand-sink are being used Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Turkey, cabbage slaw, beef
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding), cabbage slaw 49f cold holding
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stew chicken 91F cooked over 6 hours prior. Operator disposed of stew chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top commercial fryer not rated for suppression system. Spoke with fire department and must remove fryer and partial board and use commercial fryer as intended for suppression system.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733012

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen back door has gap on right side. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield over 3 compartment sink missing.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind reach in freezer and microwave.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strip for chlorine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hands sink. Informed employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574062

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen has gaps on sides. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty food can in hand wash sink. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354499

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen has a gap Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield over triple sink is missing