Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
1564 Se Floresta Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34983Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St. Lucie has accumulated 198 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, outer opening protection, and single-use items. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show fewer violations, with the March 2026 visit finding only 3 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 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
Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018054084 | $200.00 | Aug 21, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections42 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie had?
- Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie find?
- Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Downtown Benny's Pizza in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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