How many health inspections has SUSIE Q'S had?

SUSIE Q'S has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SUSIE Q'S ever been shut down?

No, SUSIE Q'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SUSIE Q'S?

The most frequently cited violations at SUSIE Q'S are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

SUSIE Q'S

263 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MARTIN SUSAN M · License: SEA6601898

SUSIE Q'S in Port Saint Lucie, FL has 22 inspections on record with 101 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

101Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 8, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Oct 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Nov 3, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 2, 2021 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

SUSIE Q'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SUSIE Q'S had?: SUSIE Q'S has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SUSIE Q'S ever been shut down?: No, SUSIE Q'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SUSIE Q'S?: The most frequently cited violations at SUSIE Q'S are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: April 8, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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