Salvadorian Restaurant

1802 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Salvadorian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Salvadorian Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
47
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler items in over night. Prep cooler ; salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); eggs (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding); pico (56F - Cold Holding); rice (58F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot buckets used for bulk food items
14-15-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit need
16-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep cooler ice build up on coils
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on shelf next to food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
50
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in cartons stored in glass door reach in cooler over cooked chicken. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to triple sink has dirty dishes in well **Repeat Violation**
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on shelf's with food and pans.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population.
09-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in at cook table worn out.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items on shelf.
40-06-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salvadorian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salvadorian Restaurant on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salvadorian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salvadorian Restaurant.

How does Salvadorian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Salvadorian Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Salvadorian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Salvadorian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Salvadorian Restaurant 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 Salvadorian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salvadorian Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.