Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

8621 S Federal Hwy, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Overview

Ristorante Corleone in Port Saint Lucie accumulated 82 violations across 25 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting (appearing in at least 2 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), approved food source violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), and hand washing violations. A warning was issued on May 29, 2024 after violations including management awareness and employee health reporting; the facility subsequently complied on May 31, 2024. Fire safety violations—the absence of a K-class portable fire extinguisher—were documented in May 2019 but have not recurred in recent records. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 resulted in six violations, all basic-level, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

26Inspections
82Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.09 violations / inspection 5.09 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No k class portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-16: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: No k class portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only.

Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations at Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Approved food source, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie had?
Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie find?
Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
No, Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Chef Maria's Ristorante in Port St Lucie operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Corleone's Italian Restaurant (2019-2019).

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