Port St Lucie — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Port St Lucie, Florida has 412 food establishments with 6,241 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 4.9 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Remys Diner in Port St Lucie, shut down February 17, 2026 for sewage back up.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West in Port St Lucie on March 4, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.

412Facilities
6,241Inspections
3Closures 2026
90%Pass Rate
4.9Avg Violations
122FDACS Retail
37Stop-Sale Orders

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Port St Lucie 90% Pass Rate 90%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Port St Lucie 4.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.9
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Port St Lucie 0.73 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.73
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Remys Diner Sewage back up

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Boulevard Diner 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin Donuts 358415 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda Express #1736 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Kactus Flavors of Mexico INC 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Legacy Golf and Tennis Club 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pan De Bono King 6 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie 1 Call Back - Complied
Casa Vincenzo Ristorante 6 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oak and Ember Steakhouse 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Boulevard Diner 11 Warning Issued

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 1,349
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,190
36 Proper ventilation 1,134
03 Employee health reporting 964
22 Consumer advisory 961

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

191Actions on Record
$69,615Total Fines
$366Avg Fine
$1,500Largest Fine
114Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 4, 2026 Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West $800 4--2026006373
Jul 29, 2025 Offering Kitchen & Co $600 4--2025008911
Sep 10, 2025 Luso Portuguese Grill $400 4--2025060653
Nov 10, 2025 Luso Portuguese Grill $400 4--2025075447
Apr 17, 2025 No 1 Chinese Restaurant $400 4--2025006603
Nov 10, 2025 Casa Amigos Authentic Mexican Restaurant $400 4--2025074482
May 29, 2025 Pastaio 00 $200 4--2025032820
Sep 4, 2025 South Florida Restaurant &bar $200 4--2025026735
Mar 2, 2026 Alabon Haitian Restaurant 002 LLC $200 4--2026002712
Dec 10, 2025 Lamattina's Trattoria Pizza & Bar $200 4--2025073473

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

86Fire Violations
55Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 30
Exit blocked or locked 17
Other fire safety violation 16
Propane tank stored inside building 13
Cooking without hood suppression 6
Missing boiler certificate/report 2
Sprinkler system issue 2

Port St Lucie Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Port St Lucie has 122 FDACS-regulated facilities with 273 inspections on record and 37 stop-sale orders issued.

122Retail Facilities
273FDACS Inspections
37Stop-Sale Orders

Port St Lucie FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Walmart-929-main-279683 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Walmart-929-main-279683 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Walmart-929-main-279683 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Walmart-929-main-279683 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Sunoco-food-mart-399320 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Port St Lucie FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 53
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 33
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 24
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food 23
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 21

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Port St Lucie Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Publix 4 53 1,789
Shell 4 152 1,162
Walgreens 4 1 743
Walmart 3 138 1,016
Sunoco 2 258 513
Circle K 2 108 1,668
Starbucks 2 77 1,180
Aldi 2 2 310

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Port St Lucie: Notable Restaurants

Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West

Port St Lucie · Most Closures

40 inspections 423 violations 3 closures

Checkers 6274

Port St Lucie · Most Closures

31 inspections 174 violations 3 closures

Perkins 1037

Port St Lucie · Most Closures

49 inspections 444 violations 2 closures

Taqueria El Rey

Port St Lucie · Most Inspected

47 inspections 528 violations

Hurricane Grill and Wings

Port St Lucie · Most Inspected

43 inspections 367 violations

Boulevard Diner

Port St Lucie · Recently Inspected

27 inspections 193 violations

Port St Lucie: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 7 382 0
Subway 6 313 1
McDonalds 6 455 1
Tropical Smoothie 5 567 1
Burger King 4 377 0
Taco Bell 3 171 0
Wendys 3 349 0
Dominos 2 85 0
Checkers 2 216 3
Holiday Inn 2 195 0

Port St Lucie Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Port St Lucie?
Port St Lucie, Florida has 412 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Port St Lucie?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Port St Lucie is 90%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Port St Lucie this year?
3 food establishments in Port St Lucie have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Port St Lucie?
Dunkin has the most locations in Port St Lucie with 7 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Port St Lucie?
Remys Diner in Port St Lucie was shut down on February 17, 2026 for sewage back up.
How does Port St Lucie compare to the Florida state average?
Port St Lucie has a pass rate of 90%, which is 3.8 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 4.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Port St Lucie?
Food establishments in Port St Lucie have an average of 15.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Port St Lucie been assessed?
Food establishments in Port St Lucie have been assessed $69,615 in fines across 191 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $366 and the largest single fine was $1,500.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Port St Lucie restaurants?
86 fire safety violations have been documented across 55 food establishments in Port St Lucie. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Port St Lucie inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Port St Lucie, Florida has 122 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 273 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Port St Lucie?
FDACS has issued 37 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Port St Lucie. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Port St Lucie Restaurants & Food Establishments (399)

Wawa # 5220 FDACS Retail

260 SE Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Dunkin Donuts FDACS Retail

1820 SW Fountainview Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Dollar Tree # 5082 FDACS Retail

283 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Tropic Fresh Drinks

SW MEETING STREET, Port St Lucie

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Jan 2020

La Authentica

1898 SW MAC AURTHUR AVE, Port St Lucie

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Jan 2022

Sunoco Food Mart FDACS Retail

471 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Walgreens # 3110 FDACS Retail

692 SW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw 182853 Saint Lucie Plaza FDACS Retail

7121 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Walgreens # 12302 FDACS Retail

9000 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw 190363 Watermill Express FDACS Retail

2820 PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Shell Food Mart FDACS Retail

1924 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Five Below INC FDACS Retail

1333 NW Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Rockys Ace Hardware FDACS Retail

7526 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Autozone # 1239 FDACS Retail

10490 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Publix # 0855 FDACS Retail

7576 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Fabis Brazilian Bakery FDACS Retail

1329 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Sunoco Food Mart FDACS Retail

815 E Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Speedway # 6655 FDACS Retail

149 NW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw Winn Dixie 2348 FDACS Retail

281 S.W PORT ST. LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Publix 1030 FDACS Retail

10400 SW Village Center DR, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water