Port St Lucie — Food Safety Records
Port St Lucie, Florida has 336 food establishments with 6,496 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 89.9%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Maggie McFly's in Port St Lucie, shut down August 5, 2026 for fly activity.
Largest fine: $800 assessed to Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West in Port St Lucie on March 4, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.
Port St Lucie Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Port St Lucie
89.9%
Pass Rate
89.9%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Port St Lucie
4.8
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.8
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Port St Lucie
0.89
Closures per 100 Facilities
0.89
Florida Average
2.02
Closures per 100 Facilities
2.02
Port St Lucie Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)
| Date | Business | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie McFly's | Fly activity |
Port St Lucie Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Corp | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| American Cafe | 4 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Lady P Jamaican Jerk | 11 (2 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Sal's Italian Ristorante | 12 (3 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Mamas Pizzeria | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Senor Taco Mexican Grill | 6 (2 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Mainstay / Sleep Inn | 2 | Call Back - Extension given, pending | |
| McDonalds Corporation | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| China Wok | 5 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Jimmy John's | 4 | 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
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West | $800 | 4--2026006373 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Luso Portuguese Grill | $400 | 4--2025060653 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Casa Amigos Authentic Mexican Restaurant | $400 | 4--2025074482 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Luso Portuguese Grill | $400 | 4--2025075447 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Remys Diner | $400 | 4--2026011998 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Alabon Haitian Restaurant 002 LLC | $200 | 4--2026002712 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Hurricane Grill and Wings | $200 | 4--2026003411 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Little Italy of St Lucie | $200 | 4--2026006660 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Lamattina's Trattoria Pizza & Bar | $200 | 4--2025073473 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | South Florida Restaurant &bar | $200 | 4--2025026735 |
Port St Lucie Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
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 |
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 2 |
| Sprinkler system issue | 2 |
Port St Lucie: Notable Restaurants
Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West
40 inspections
423 violations
3 closures
Checkers 6274
31 inspections
174 violations
3 closures
Perkins 1037
51 inspections
468 violations
2 closures
Taqueria El Rey
48 inspections
544 violations
Mama Lisas Bistro LLC
45 inspections
270 violations
1 closures
Mainstay / Sleep Inn
18 inspections
71 violations
Port St Lucie: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin | 7 | 384 | 0 |
| McDonalds | 6 | 472 | 1 |
| Subway | 6 | 323 | 1 |
| Tropical Smoothie | 5 | 576 | 1 |
| Burger King | 4 | 377 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | 3 | 174 | 0 |
| Wendys | 3 | 351 | 0 |
| Chipotle | 2 | 114 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn | 2 | 212 | 0 |
| Jimmy Johns | 2 | 73 | 0 |
Port St Lucie Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Port St Lucie?
- Port St Lucie, Florida has 336 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 89.9%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
- 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?
- Maggie McFly's in Port St Lucie was shut down on August 5, 2026 for fly activity.
- How does Port St Lucie compare to the Florida state average?
- Port St Lucie has a pass rate of 89.9%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Port St Lucie?
- Food establishments in Port St Lucie have an average of 19.3 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 $86,535 in fines across 236 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $370 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.
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Port St Lucie Restaurants & Food Establishments (325)
Yayo Catracho Corp
1730 SE PORT ST LUCIA BLVD, Port St Lucie
31 inspections · 124 violations · Last: Apr 2026Ice Cream Shoppe
287 SW PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie
21 inspections · 123 violations · Last: Jul 2026Wendys 2402
270 SW PORTST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie
31 inspections · 121 violations · Last: Jan 2026Suk Kho Thai
742 SW BAYSHORE BLVD, Port St Lucie
21 inspections · 120 violations · Last: Apr 2026Islander's Grill49
6634 - 6636 - 6638 S US 1, Port St Lucie
15 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026Zakura
4007 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD UNIT 1, Port St Lucie
28 inspections · 117 violations · Last: Feb 2026Bagel Brothers of New York INC
10802 SW TRADITION PKWY, Port St Lucie
18 inspections · 117 violations · Last: Jun 2026Suk Kho Thai2
1662 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie
26 inspections · 112 violations · Last: Feb 2026First Watch Restaurant #177
1493 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie
27 inspections · 112 violations · Last: Mar 2026Dunkin Donuts
1401 VILLAGE GREEN DR, Port St Lucie
18 inspections · 112 violations · Last: Aug 2025Olive Garden #1757
10221 SW MEETING ST, Port St Lucie
23 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Feb 2026American Cafe
10193 S FEDERAL HWY 1, Port St Lucie
23 inspections · 110 violations · Last: Aug 2026Hibachi Express
3235 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD UNIT 101, Port St Lucie
20 inspections · 108 violations · Last: Mar 2026Offering Kitchen & Co
6570 NW SELVITZ RD, Port St Lucie
20 inspections · 107 violations · Last: Mar 2026Wendys 2562
10246 S FEDERAL HWY, Port St Lucie
26 inspections · 106 violations · Last: Feb 2026Senor Taco Mexican Grill
1685 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie
24 inspections · 106 violations · Last: Aug 2026Ikura Sushi & Hibachi LLC
7538 S US 1, Port St Lucie
22 inspections · 106 violations · Last: Jan 2026Longhorn Steakhouse #5305
10201 SW MEETING STREET, Port St Lucie
23 inspections · 106 violations · Last: Mar 2026Burger King (bk#9123)
2880 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie
20 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Oct 2025Zaxby's
3025 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie
22 inspections · 105 violations · Last: Jul 2026