Mervis Cafe & Grille
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Mervis Cafe & Grille stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Mervis Cafe & Grille's latest score of 82 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator forgot to put time. Does it 8a-12p. Operator logged the time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 400 ppm. Operator corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine plate by nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cooked rice. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Operator labeled in black marker. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By front register with security camera. Multiple bowing.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water stain in rear corner.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation manager. At prep table.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on rear storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of cups in rear storage area and by front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar by front small reach in cooler. Operator labeled sugar in black marker.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Owner stated he has written plan but cannot locate at time. Document given to operator and completed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer doors in back storage room.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sink at coffee station and at hand wash sink at 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of cooks reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. French fries in white reach in freezer . Pastry in back reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
29-49-6
78
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas at 109 f will be disposed at 4 hour mark.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes at 46f, cut lettuce at 45f, cheese at 46f, suggested rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
67
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mervis Cafe & Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mervis Cafe & Grille on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mervis Cafe & Grille?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mervis Cafe & Grille.
How does Mervis Cafe & Grille compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Mervis Cafe & Grille most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Mervis Cafe & Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mervis Cafe & Grille have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mervis Cafe & Grille 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 Mervis Cafe & Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mervis Cafe & Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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