S&S CAFE GOURMET AND WINE BAR

Based on 6 health inspections, S&S CAFE GOURMET AND WINE BAR in FORT PIERCE has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

148 North Depot Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10939785

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 2 Dead roaches on premises near mop sink.
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Of second cooler - Turbo air.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle for warm water. At bar area.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer has left over build up.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roux made with butter 81F. Per Manager, has been sitting out for more than 24 hours. Education provided with Alternative ingredients. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to three compartment sink.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ T.W expired 8/22.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs listen on special menu. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue liquid in a plastic bottle. Employee labeled soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Dill sauce found refrigerator. Advised Manager to please make sure date mark any TCS items. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895153

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Manager replaced bleach bottle. Reran 2x more time. Found at 0 ppm. Manager called EcoLab to service. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area and in kitchen. Emailed and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Manager cutting into unwashed onions. Educated provided. Manager washed onions. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp and lamb racks frozen laying out ambient. Manager placed in sink under running water. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724573

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sandwich unit
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs 47f cold holding , cooler was open advised to rapid chill

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483684

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The mop sink is soiled and the floor in back prep room.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler back of kitchen.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483489

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346025

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between shelf and wall Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by cooks line no sign. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at dish area are soiled. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour 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. Beef barley soup cooling overnight at 49F Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon piece at 49F Beef barley soup 49F Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon at 49 F Beef Barley Soup 49F Operator discarded both items Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicers have food debris. Cutting board dirty. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning