K & J Seafood and More

100 N Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, K & J Seafood and More has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

K & J Seafood and More's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Pierce average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle of reach in cooler broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cold holding unit

05-09-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator breaded raw fish, wiped gloves on cloth and touched to go box. No hand wash.

12A-28-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shrimp in trash bag.

14-31-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Raw fish to clean equipment no hand wash

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee purse in front of hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-02-7

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on ground

25-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was K & J Seafood and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K & J Seafood and More on file is from Oct 21, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does K & J Seafood and More compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

K & J Seafood and More most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has K & J Seafood and More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at K & J Seafood and More have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at K & J Seafood and More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is K & J Seafood and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, K & J Seafood and More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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