121 Tapas on the Water

121 Melody Ln, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025

Score

High Risk

121 Tapas on the Water has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 21, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which 121 Tapas on the Water's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. House hood dish machine can not be used in a commercial restaurant. Dishes need to be washed rinsed and sanitized in three compartment sink. **Warning**

22-49-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 45f cold holding , advised rapid chill

03A-02-5

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**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Sous vide cooking

03G-50-1

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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Commercial dishmachine removed, household dishmachine in kitchen. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over three compartment sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Mar 24, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

08B-47-4

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

14-09-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 121 Tapas on the Water last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 121 Tapas on the Water on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 121 Tapas on the Water compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

121 Tapas on the Water most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has 121 Tapas on the Water's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 121 Tapas on the Water have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 121 Tapas on the Water means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is 121 Tapas on the Water inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 121 Tapas on the Water is inspected around two times per year on average.

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