The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery

4810-4812 N Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34951

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery's latest score is in line with the Fort Pierce average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Delivery of multiple frozen boxed items that came in yesterday in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 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. Found at 0ppm. Reprimed and switched lines. Found at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 raw salmon thawed in ROP.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 98F hot holding, cooked green peppers 77F hot holding. Manager placed on stove. Rechecked and found at 142F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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. N.G.

53B-13-5

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. J.P.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Encrusting on can opener. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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. 3 raw salmon.

06-09-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table.

14-09-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on side of ice machine. Manager stated they are waiting on a side panel to come in.

14-71-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 3 buckets on floor. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager removed to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Jul 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery 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 The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bearded Brothers Taphouse & Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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