Port St Lucie — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Port St Lucie, Florida has 585 food establishments with 6,353 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

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 May 2026.

24Facilities
417Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
81.8%Pass Rate
5.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Arbys 6273 36 208 3
Thai Pho Now 24 119 2
Main Dining and Infinity Pool 41 415 1
Ninja Thai Asian Fusion Restaurant 36 224 1
Jade Bowl 30 287 0

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Port St Lucie 90.1% Pass Rate 90.1%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Port St Lucie 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Port St Lucie 0.34 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.34
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

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

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Spice Thai Restaurant 11 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wings Bomb to Go LLC 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Vals Brazilian Grill 2 (2 high) Call Back - Extension given, pending
Rick's Diner 2 (1 high) Call Back - Complied
Tavola 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Vals Brazilian Grill 9 (4 high) Warning Issued
McDonald's Corp 0 Call Back - Complied
Blue Mahoe Restaurant 2 Call Back - Extension given, pending
Little Italy of St Lucie 7 Call Back - Extension given, pending
Sara's Kitchen and Bar 2 Call Back - Extension given, pending

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

249Actions on Record
$92,065Total Fines
$373Avg Fine
$3,800Largest Fine
123Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 4, 2026 Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West $800 4--2026006373
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
Mar 23, 2026 Little Italy of St Lucie $200 4--2026006660
Mar 2, 2026 Alabon Haitian Restaurant 002 LLC $200 4--2026002712
Dec 10, 2025 Lamattina's Trattoria Pizza & Bar $200 4--2025073473
Apr 16, 2026 Hurricane Grill and Wings $200 4--2026003411
Sep 4, 2025 South Florida Restaurant &bar $200 4--2025026735
Jul 1, 2025 Recovery Sports Grill $200 4--2025007718

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 251 FDACS-regulated facilities with 529 inspections on record and 551 stop-sale orders issued.

251Retail Facilities
529FDACS Inspections
551Stop-Sale Orders
347Orders in 2026

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
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

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Port St Lucie FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Port St Lucie Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Shell 6 152 1,169
Publix 5 30 875
Walmart 5 77 608
Walgreens 4 1 743
Aldi 4 2 310
Dollar General 4 57 2,871
7-Eleven 3 84 2,422
Dollar Tree 3 9 1,084

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Port St Lucie: Notable Restaurants

Port St Lucie: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 7 382 0
Subway 6 318 1
McDonalds 6 461 1
Tropical Smoothie 5 576 1
Burger King 4 377 0
Wendys 3 349 0
Taco Bell 3 172 0
Chipotle 2 113 0
Holiday Inn 2 195 0
Jimmy Johns 2 61 0

Port St Lucie Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Port St Lucie?
Port St Lucie, Florida has 585 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 90.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Port St Lucie this year?
2 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.
How does Port St Lucie compare to the Florida state average?
Port St Lucie has a pass rate of 90.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 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 10.9 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 $92,065 in fines across 249 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $373 and the largest single fine was $3,800.
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 251 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 529 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Port St Lucie?
FDACS has issued 551 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Port St Lucie, including 347 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Port St Lucie Restaurants & Food Establishments (574)

Shell Food Mart FDACS Retail

1924 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Coastal Roots Coffee Mobile FDACS Retail

1682 SE Mistletoe ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Five Below INC FDACS Retail

1333 NW Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Tropical Passion's & Mobile Icee's LLC FDACS Retail

2833 SW Vittorio ST Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Smokes Smoke Shop Lic Establishment # 417728 FDACS Retail

646 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp Inspected By: JOSE PAVON

Rockys Ace Hardware FDACS Retail

7526 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1284 FDACS Retail

3253 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Chimpys Coffee Company FDACS Retail

2732 SW Altamira Ave, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Flea Market Kiosk

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

Milk 'n Things FDACS Retail

1288 SW California Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

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

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

The Mini-bites Bar LLC FDACS Retail

8573 S US-1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Vw 187636 Coco Vista Chevron FDACS Retail

468 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Speedway # 6655 FDACS Retail

149 NW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pleasure Marathon FDACS Retail

10453 S US Highway 1 Port ST, Port St Lucie

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

Vw Walmart Supercenter 5704 FDACS Retail

3045 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Autozone # 6857 FDACS Retail

1310 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Sunoco Food Mart FDACS Retail

471 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd Port ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water