Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce
Last inspected: April 9, 2026
101 N 4 St Ste 20, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
The Pot Belli Deli in Fort Pierce has logged 26 inspections since 2022 with 158 total violations, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection — roughly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the most recent inspection cycle on April 2, 2026 revealed escalating compliance failures. An April 1 routine inspection cited 24 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, allergen awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food condition, and employee health reporting, resulting in an emergency order recommendation. Three follow-up inspections the same day documented 4, 6, and 8 violations respectively, with dispositions of "Emergency Order Callback Time Extension" and "Emergency Order Callback Not Complied," indicating the facility failed to correct violations within required timeframes. Recurring high-priority violations across the record include chemical storage violations (appearing in 8 of the most recent 11 inspections), consumer advisory violations (7 of 11 recent inspections), hand washing violations (cited in multiple inspections including February 2025 and July 2024), and proper cooking temperature violations (February 2025 and July 2024). An administrative complaint was recommended in July 2024. The pattern demonstrates persistent systemic non-compliance with sanitation and food handling procedures despite repeated inspection interventions.
Most recent closure: April 1, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: April 9, 2026
Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 5 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between April 1, 2026 and April 2, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce last shut down?
- Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce was last shut down on April 1, 2026 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce had?
- Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce find?
- Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pot Belli Deli (the) in Fort Pierce has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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