Sharkys
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Sharkys appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Sharkys' latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Owner added storage shed in back of establishment. Not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Plan review has not approved plans yet. Extend 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C.C 2/25/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee / both guest bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board at expo cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 pieces tuna steak. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed lettuce in hand washing sink. Educated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna. Manager placed asterisk on menu item on all menus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Owner added storage shed in back of establishment. Not on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C.C 2/25/25. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Manager stated it is degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee / both guest bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna steak. Educated Manager on site. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board at expo cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Educated and advised to place in labeled container and leave items segregated on bottom shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
30
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for dish washing machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen has food debris and scrubbing sponges in it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Main cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the back corner of kitchen under storage rack. Under dish machine area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents on right side of cooks line .
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In the cooks line and on front counter.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of mahi in reach in cooler. Informed employee. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. 0ppm manger called eco lab and they will be out to fix manager set up three bay sink 100 ppm must sanitize in threee bay sink **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Near dish area and bag in a box area
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in a box of soda **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods on floor in storage shed **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over vegetables in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed mahi in sealed packaging bearing thawing procedures.
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed mahi in sealed packaging bearing thawing procedures. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in service aisle
14-33-4
64
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over sauerkraut **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 200++ remixed now 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in storage unit out Bach
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in storage unit
25-05-4
61
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharkys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharkys on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharkys?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sharkys.
How does Sharkys compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Sharkys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Sharkys' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sharkys have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharkys 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 Sharkys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharkys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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