Sams Club # in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
1750 Sw Gatlin Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953Sam's Club #4972 in Port St. Lucie has had seven stop-sale orders issued since August 5, 2025, all citing adulterated products under FS 500.04 and FS 500.10. The orders involved temperature-control violations (cold-holding, hot-holding, and improper cooling) and compromised food packaging (dented cans). All products were voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by inspectors. The facility has been inspected six times on record. The two most recent inspections, on August 20 and August 5, 2025, revealed systemic temperature control failures in both the retail deli section and food court, with cold-held desserts and prepared foods ranging from 42–52°F when the required standard is 41°F or below, and hot-held pizza at 129–131°F when the required minimum is 135°F. A November 2022 inspection documented five violations including raw animal products improperly stored over ready-to-eat items in walk-in coolers, single-use glove misuse, and blocked handwashing sinks in the meat and bakery departments—all corrected on site. The August 20, 2025 inspection also documented live flies in the food court and live insects in the produce area. All cited violations on the two August 2025 inspections were corrected on site or voluntarily discarded.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Sams Club # in Port St Lucie: FDACS Inspection History (6)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 4 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Handwash sign provided.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents
so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail: Various dented cans found on retail shelves. COS: Items voluntarily discarded
during visit. See Stop Sale order.
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Retail: Cold hold desserts(Flan and various flavors cheesecakes )found in display case with
internal temperature taken with an accurate thermometer between42 - 47 F degrees. COS: All out of
temperature time/temperature control for safety foods were voluntarily discarded during visit. See Stop
Sale order.
Y
x
Repeat
COS
Y
o
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food
employees. 6-301.14
Backroom: No hand sign provided at hand wash sink near ice maker during visit. Hand
wash signs provided during visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Food Court: Live Flies observed throughout area. Retail: Live insects observed in produce
area.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Re-Inspection Required· 10 violations· 5 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents
so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail: Various dented cans found on retail shelves. COS: Items voluntarily discarded during
visit.
Retail: Prepackaged apples and grapes found in produce area showing signs of decay. COS:
Apples and grapes are voluntarily discarded.
x
Print Date: 8/5/2025
Page 1 of 3
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Citation Description: Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not
discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P
Observation: Food Court: Observed employee preparing food enter walk in cooler and return to preparing
food without changing gloves. COS: employee washed hands and donned new gloves.
3-501.14(A)
Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from
135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP
Food Court: Pizzas prepared at 7am found with internal temperature taken with an accurate
thermometer between 42-51 degrees F at 11:45am in the walk-in cooler. Tres Leches cakes prepared at
8:50am found in display case with internal temperature taken with an accurate thermometer at 43 degrees
F. COS: Pizzas were voluntarily discarded. Tres Leches cakes were move to the cooler to finish cooling.
x
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food court: Pretzel pizza found in hot holding case with internal temperature taken with an
accurate thermometer between 129-131 degrees F. COS: Pizza was voluntarily discarded.
x
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Retail: Various prepared foods (stuffed peppers, chicken breasts, and others) found in open
air cooler case with internal temperature taken with an accurate thermometer between 43-52 degrees F.
COS: All out of temperature time/temperature control for safety foods were voluntarily discarded during
visit.
Y
x
Y
x
Repeat
COS
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food Court: No hand drying device or hand soap provided at hand sink near 3 compartment
sink during visit. Backroom: No hand soap provided at hand wash sink near ice maker during visit. COS:
Paper towels and hand soap were provided during visit.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Court: Sanitizer spray bottle hanging from side of hand sink. Meat Department:
Sanitizers spray bottles, invoice paper and tool found at hand wash sink during visit. COS: Non hand wash
items were removed during visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Bakery: Unlabeled spray bottle at 3 compartment sink. COS: Bottle was labeled with
common name during inspection.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Food Court: Live Flies observed throughout area. Retail: Live insects observed in produce
area.
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas
contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air
gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Backroom: Backflow prevention device needed on 2 splitters attached to mop sink faucet.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - USDA Country of Origin Labeling Audit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted for Request #5135776 and was addressed with management during visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management.
As per request # 5091766 The Issues Described were address with the person in charge.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Visit in response to request.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before
they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Backroom: raw turkey stored over ready to eat salad kits in the walk-in meat cooler. Raw shell eggs
stored over ready to eat liquid egg whites in the grocery walk-in cooler. COS all raw items moved to appropriate
location and verified.
x
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or
wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Backroom: cooked chicken stored in the walk-in meat cooler on rolling racks not covered. COS
chicken was covered.
x
3-304.15(A)
Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded
when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Meat Department: observed employee leaving department and returning to work using same gloves.
COS employee changed gloves, washed hands, and discarded meat touched.
x
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat Department: various knives stored by the three compartment sink had debris and rust. COS all
knives were properly cleaned.
x
Print Date: 11/15/2022
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Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: Retail: displayed deli meats and cheeses in the display cooler had an internal temperature of 43-51
degrees F. COS all items were moved to proper refrigeration.
x
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is
used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Meat Department: Rolling rack stored in front of hand sink. Bakery: rolling rack stored in front of hand
sink. COS all hand sinks made accessible.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom: plumbing to the hand sink in the chicken processing room is in disrepair. COS plumbing
properly fixed.
x
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered
when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Meat Department: waste bins in the walk-in cooler not covered. COS waste bins covered.
x
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Bakery: ceiling tiles stained above ovens in the bakery department.
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Bakery: freezer floor has debris build up.
o
6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable
facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected
from contamination. 6-403.11
Bakery: employee jacket stored with pastry bags full of frosting. COS jacket moved to appropriate
location.
x
Sams Club # in Port St Lucie: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (7)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Sams Club # in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sams Club # in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Sams Club # in Port St Lucie had?
- Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sams Club # in Port St Lucie find?
- Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Sams Club # in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie has 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Sams Club # in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie are: 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
- Does Sams Club # in Port St Lucie have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Sams Club # 4972 in Port St Lucie has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
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