Charlene's Coyote Grille
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Charlene's Coyote Grille stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Pierce facility scores 87, putting Charlene's Coyote Grille on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Dated April 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired April 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of raw chicken in reach cooler. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on preparation table. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male cook, no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on trash can.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula and scrapper on cooks line, in between equipment. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of two microwaves on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of breakfast line cooler and small silver reach in cooler on service line.
22-16-4
61
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Orange juice in drink cooler. Date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. One new employee- form was filled out and signed by employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above cooler. Phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers area hand sink. Sign was added by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on cooks like not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shaker on cooks line. Chef added a label during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0. No primer on machine
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over peeled sliced onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats found at 71°. Operator stated removed from cooler 1.5 hours ago. Recommended rapid chill. Operator moved into cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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. Emailed a copy **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 200+++. Operator remade bucket, now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
37
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tuna dented
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed in kitchen
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot with eggs in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Has copy on phone only. Michelle
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over warmer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hanging in garbage can. 2. Scrapers between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket reading 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
39
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlene's Coyote Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlene's Coyote Grille on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlene's Coyote Grille?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charlene's Coyote Grille.
How does Charlene's Coyote Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Charlene's Coyote Grille most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Charlene's Coyote Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charlene's Coyote Grille have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charlene's Coyote Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Charlene's Coyote Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlene's Coyote Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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