Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
466 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd Ste 101, Port St Lucie, FL 34953-2090Rick's Diner in Port St. Lucie has accumulated 199 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. Inspectors have issued multiple warnings, with the most recent enforcement activity showing two warnings issued in early 2025 that prompted compliance callbacks. The facility has no fire safety violations or emergency closures. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisory postings, and clean multi-use utensil handling.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 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
Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie had?
- Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie find?
- Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Rick's Diner in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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