Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonservice animals in the food establishment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in tiki bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By serving window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan attached to wall by serving window. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. REAch in freezer next to prep table raw chicken fingers over french fries. Manger organized properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Reach in cooler below prep table 4lbs of chicken wings cooked the prior day, 5 Cuban sandwiches and 4oz of conch dip. Reach in cooler in main bar 2 gallons of milk products temp at 51f. Manager disposed of all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Main bar and Tiki bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat sleeping in dry storage room. Manger was able to get cat to leave. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler Ice cream mix at main bar. Reach in cooler at prep table Conch dip.
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Green cutting board
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By serving window.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan attached to wall by serving window.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in tiki bar.
14-11-5
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. Cook line not maintaining 41 F or below, bar cooler has a large ice build up on coils.
14-74-7
37
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat in storage area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on cooler in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.under press
29-49-6
67
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area **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. Sent form
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Cat behind bar. Manager removed him. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On sandwich station **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On top of salsa walk in cooler
14-38-4
58
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Reach in cooler Cuban sandwiches (53F - Cold Holding); wings (53F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food items had been in the unit over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler Cuban sandwiches (53F - Cold Holding); wings (53F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the food items had been in the unit over night. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chutes for iced bar drinks have an accumulation of mold
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates for bartenders
53B-13-5
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. Reach in cooler across from cook line has an ambient temperature of 59°F
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle available in women's restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in coolers have a buildup of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in Reach in beer cooler located on western side of main bar **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste lines available for any soda guns in bar areas
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet?
Across the inspection record, “nonservice animals in the food establishment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet.
How does Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Square Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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