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
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
Taste of Jamaica Cuisine 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Legacy Golf and Tennis Club 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kactus Flavors of Mexico INC 8 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Legacy Golf and Tennis Club 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Mar 23, 2026 Little Italy of St Lucie $200 4--2026006660
Jul 1, 2025 Recovery Sports Grill $200 4--2025007718
May 29, 2025 Pastaio 00 $200 4--2025032820
Sep 4, 2025 South Florida Restaurant &bar $200 4--2025026735

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
Sprinkler system issue 2
Missing boiler certificate/report 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
Walgreens 4 1 743
Publix 4 53 1,789
Shell 4 152 1,162
Walmart 3 138 1,016
Starbucks 2 77 1,180
Aldi 2 2 310
Dollar General 2 57 2,877
Dunkin 2 13 344

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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
Wendys 3 349 0
Taco Bell 3 171 0
Chipotle 2 113 0
Panda Express 2 133 0
Marcos Pizza 2 99 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)

Small Cakes FDACS Retail

2084 NW Courtyard Cir, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Bayshore Corner Store FDACS Retail

1308 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

La Bonita Uno INC FDACS Retail

770 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Shell Gas Station FDACS Retail

3401 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Starbucks # 2912 FDACS Retail

1789 NW Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Publix Liquor Store #1128 FDACS Retail

892 SE Becker RD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Autozone # 3807 FDACS Retail

101 NE Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Walgreens Liquor # 4001 FDACS Retail

280 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

India Spice of Port St Lucie INC FDACS Retail

7145 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Bayshore Petroleum INC FDACS Retail

702 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Sunco Mart FDACS Retail

2681 SW Fondura RD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Circle K # 7389 FDACS Retail

400 SE Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Lipo Naturals LLC FDACS Retail

585 NW Mercantile PL Ste 105, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Acidified Food Canning

Bakery FDACS Retail

7131 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Dollar General # 14786 FDACS Retail

785 SW Paar DR, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Publix 0819 FDACS Retail

5473 NW Saint James DR, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

7-eleven Store #38890b Dash 13 INC. Establishment #: 404190 FDACS Retail

9575 SW Crosstown Pkwy, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS Inspected By: JOSE PAVON

Vw Publix 1128 FDACS Retail

788 SE Becker RD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Cumberland Farms # 9748 FDACS Retail

1498 SE Lennard RD, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Circle C Liquor FDACS Retail

7574 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF