Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille

2400 S Ocean Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In scallops
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over carrots **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed print and hung **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
Basic - Faucet/handle not properly working at plumbing fixture near slicer
29-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On side of dumb waiter
36-24-5
58
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and printed **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. onions 47f cold holding , potatoes 45f cold holding , Made last night manager disposed of them
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. onions 47f cold holding , potatoes 45f cold holding , Manager disposed of product
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey 47f cold holding, lettuce 47f cold holding 2nd lettuce 42f cold holding, manager disposed of turkey Cooler is in defrost mode advised rapid chill. onions 47f cold holding , potatoes 45f cold holding , from over night
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By bulk ice machine on main floor
36-27-5
58
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 29-34-4 Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib near dish area Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
High Priority - 29-37-4 Observed: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area hangs below the flood rim of sink Priority: High Priority
29-37-4
High Priority - 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of Reach in cooler cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Items are stored over the fill line of unit Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - 08A-20-5 Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In low boy on cook line. Raw beef in drawer over raw fish. Drawers do not have a divider. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser has an accumulation of mold like substance on surface surrounding dispenser nozzles Beer taps in small bar have an accumulation of mold like substance bottom side tower. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - 29-17-4 Observed: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun holster in bar area Priority: Basic
29-17-4
Basic - 32-12-5 Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women’s restroom Priority: Basic
32-12-5
Basic - 14-09-4 Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line are grooved and no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - 22-20-5 Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - 25-05-4 Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in down stairs storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille.

How does Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille 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 Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.