Midtown Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Midtown Grill and Bar has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Ceiling tile missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Midtown Grill and Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back area of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in freezer in back hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Leftover food debris in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
23
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.next to food in bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 52f cold holding ,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flan made yesterday
01B-02-5
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. 0 Ppm put new chemical in and now 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case beans **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on cooks line 57f ambient foods in cooler were placed in there 20 mins ago make sure all food maintain 41f or below advised to rapid chill in walk in cooler, walk in freezer no food stored in walk in freezer at this time
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back by soda dispenser
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
43
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Geandeivis Diaz expired 8/21/24 must be renewed by next inspection to avoid recommendation for administrative complaint. Geandivis has test scheduled for Monday. **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.under beer taps in bar area there is a large hole, hole by back door, large hole under dish machine area - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Sugar with ants on bag, **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over vegetables **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants approximately 5 on soda dispenser., approximately 5 on sugar bag
35A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above napkins **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 79f hot holding, chick peas 80f hot holding, chimichura sauce with fresh garlic 80f hot holding, advised to rapid chill or reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 78f cold holding advised to rapid chill manager disposed of product **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Things stored in sink at bar
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. at bar, in kitchen on cooks line, and next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar, at hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in coolers
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area by back door
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in a box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.under beer taps in bar area there is a large hole, hole by back door, large hole under dish machine area
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In sandwich cooler near front / by soda rack, and in wine cooler near walk in freezer
29-49-6
14
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler, salad cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Checked cooler. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Prepared pork skewers and case of pork stored over drinks in walk in cooler. Informed Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Informed Manager.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at bar area food debris. Hand sink by walk in cooler has trash in eat.
31A-11-4
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 - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Both men's and women's restrooms.
32-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Hood vents above oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler, salad cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at front by the ice machine.
29-08-4
35
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midtown Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midtown Grill and Bar on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midtown Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Midtown Grill and Bar.
How does Midtown Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Midtown Grill and Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Midtown Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Midtown Grill and Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Midtown Grill and Bar 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 Midtown Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Midtown Grill and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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