Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

1042 Sw Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34983
Overview

Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St. Lucie has been inspected 22 times since 2022, accumulating 82 violations—an average of 3.7 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 8 of the recent 6 inspections, representing a persistent systemic issue; food contact surface violations were cited in 5 recent inspections, also indicating a recurring pattern. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures and toxic substance control were documented in the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a 2017 inspection. All recent inspections were completed with no further action required, though the frequency of violations and recurring patterns of non-compliance suggest ongoing management challenges with food safety fundamentals.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
82Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations at Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie had?
Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie find?
Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
No, Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Aji Dulce Cafe Gourmet in Port St Lucie operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Machu Picchu Restaurant (2017).

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