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
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
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

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
Apr 17, 2025 No 1 Chinese Restaurant $400 4--2025006603
Nov 10, 2025 Casa Amigos Authentic Mexican Restaurant $400 4--2025074482
Sep 10, 2025 Luso Portuguese Grill $400 4--2025060653
Nov 10, 2025 Luso Portuguese Grill $400 4--2025075447
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
Mar 2, 2026 Alabon Haitian Restaurant 002 LLC $200 4--2026002712

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
Dollar General 2 57 2,877
Dunkin 2 13 344
Sunoco 2 258 513
Circle K 2 108 1,668

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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)

Starbucks Coffee # 4979 FDACS Retail

179 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Mercadito Centroamericano 5 Estrellas FDACS Retail

6690 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

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

Racetrac #2398 FDACS Retail

2031 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

B-more Crabcakes

1249 SW MANCUSO AVE, Port St Lucie

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Aug 2019

Sams Club # 4972 FDACS Retail

1750 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Sunshine Food Mart 381 FDACS Retail

233 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

Circle K # 7404 FDACS Retail

701 NW Airoso Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pop Shelf #25039 FDACS Retail

10888 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Tj Maxx # 1087 FDACS Retail

10864 SW Village Pkwy, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Bubba Shale INC FDACS Retail

10764 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Sunlight Food Mart # 0005 FDACS Retail

1289 SW Del Rio Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dji Consulting LLC FDACS Retail

760 NW Enterprise DR, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Aldi # 81 FDACS Retail

2850 SW BRIGHTON STREET, Port St Lucie

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

Walmart #929 (main) FDACS Retail

10855 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Mix a Lota Stuff FDACS Retail

2881 SE Hutchings Ave, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Walmart # 5704 FDACS Retail

3045 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Tropical Utopia FDACS Retail

8021 US Hwy 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Aldi #0078 FDACS Retail

770 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

La Casa Liquors FDACS Retail

1052 SE Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

D & D Meats FDACS Retail

390 SE Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

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