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
Dunkin Donuts 358415 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Boulevard Diner 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Panda Express #1736 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
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
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

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
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
Mar 23, 2026 Little Italy of St Lucie $200 4--2026006660

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
Circle K 2 108 1,668
Starbucks 2 77 1,180
Aldi 2 2 310
Dollar General 2 57 2,877

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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
Holiday Inn 2 195 0
Jersey Mikes 2 131 0
Checkers 2 216 3

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)

7 Brew FDACS Retail

1907 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Fruits From Heaven FDACS Retail

10173 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Kwik Stop # 0020 FDACS Retail

2711 SE Morningside Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

The Joint Smoke and Vape Ll FDACS Retail

207 SW Port Saint Luice Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Vw Publix 0340 FDACS Retail

9100 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Dollar General Store #5896 FDACS Retail

7180 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Jensen's Concessions

1043 CORAL REEF ST, Port St Lucie

3 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Oct 2021

Bayshore Discount Beverage FDACS Retail

900 SW Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

Walgreens # 5335 FDACS Retail

7620 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Belad Al Sham Mid East Market LLC FDACS Retail

1016 SE Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

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

Ventura Foods FDACS Retail

485 NW Enterprise DR, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Chris Food & Products LLC FDACS Retail

869 SW Biltmore ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Da Litt Dragon LLC FDACS Retail

10125 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Winn Dixie # 2348 FDACS Retail

281 SW Port ST Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Lifted by Nature FDACS Retail

1049 SW Biltmore ST, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Honeybee Hollow Apothecary FDACS Retail

10110 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service

Triple J Food Mart FDACS Retail

7961 S US Highway 1, Port St Lucie

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

Family Dollar # 10164 FDACS Retail

577 NW Prima Vista Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dunkin Donuts FDACS Retail

1002 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS