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?

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 90.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 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.

Port St Lucie — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Port St Lucie Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Port St Lucie, Florida has 585 food establishments with 6,356 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.1%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

24Facilities

398Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

81.8%Pass Rate

5.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Arbys 6273	36	208	3
Thai Pho Now	24	119	2
Main Dining and Infinity Pool	41	415	1
Ninja Thai Asian Fusion Restaurant	35	224	1
Little Cup Cafe	25	170	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 4.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Port St Lucie 0.51 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.51

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Feb 17, 2026	Remys Diner	Sewage back up

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

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Taplow Pub	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 7	Taplow Pub	2 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 7	Treasure Coast Pizzeria	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Pga Golf Club - Midway Grille	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	1916 Grille	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Pepe's Cantina Port St. Lucie	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied
May 6	McDonald's Corp	1 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 6	Red Crab Juicy Seafood and Bar	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	3 Natives Psl	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Pepe's Cantina Port St. Lucie	7 (6 high)	Warning Issued

Port St Lucie Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	50,787
08	Proper hand/arm washing	45,642
36	Proper ventilation	40,467
31	Clean multi-use utensils	37,617
03	Employee health reporting	36,766

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)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

Issue	Citations
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 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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 25, 2026	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…
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 25, 2026	Smokes-smoke-shop-lic-establishment-417728-417728	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Port St Lucie FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	86
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	72
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	40
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	40
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	39

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Port St Lucie Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Shell	6	152	1,169
Walmart	5	77	608
Publix	5	30	875
Aldi	4	2	310
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Walgreens	4	1	743
Starbucks	3	77	1,170
Circle K	3	102	1,574

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Port St Lucie: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	7	382	0
McDonalds	6	461	1
Subway	6	318	1
Tropical Smoothie	5	576	1
Burger King	4	377	0
Taco Bell	3	172	0
Wendys	3	349	0
Marcos Pizza	2	99	0
Panera Bread	2	282	0
Chipotle	2	113	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?: 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 90.1%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. 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 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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