Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie
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11566 Sw Village Parkway, Port St Lucie, FL 34987Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St. Lucie was emergency-closed on August 13, 2025 for roach activity. The facility has been subject to 12 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 119 violations—an average of 9.9 per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and systemic: management awareness failures appeared in 9 of the last 8 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations were cited in 6 of 8 recent inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in 5 inspections. The facility has also faced two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. An August 22, 2025 complaint inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, and a subsequent emergency order callback on August 14 extended compliance time. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 22 violations including high-priority failures in management awareness, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing, with a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: August 13, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie: Emergency Closure History (1)
Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025075447 | $400.00 | Aug 22, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025060653 | $400.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections57 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie last shut down?
- Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie was last shut down on August 13, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie are: Proper cooking temps, Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie had?
- Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie find?
- Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- Yes, Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Luso Portuguese Grill in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 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).
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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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