South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

1622 Sw Bayshore Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
Overview

South Florida Restaurant & Bar in Port St. Lucie has accumulated 182 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection—nearly 70 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed, but escalated enforcement actions signal persistent compliance problems: an administrative complaint was recommended on February 25, 2025, and a warning was issued on September 11, 2025. High-priority violations appear repeatedly across the record, including management awareness failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage violations (at least 6 inspections), food contact surface sanitation issues (at least 8 inspections), handwashing procedure violations (at least 3 inspections), and employee health policy failures (cited in the most recent inspection). The facility received one disciplinary action with a $200 fine. Most recent inspections show mixed compliance: September 12, 2025 resulted in a call back that was complied with; February 26, 2025 also resulted in compliance after callback; but July 24, 2024 prompted a warning after 17 violations were documented. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 24 violations and was completed with no further action, though the high volume of violations—particularly management awareness and chemical storage issues—reflects ongoing systemic problems.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
182Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 8.7 violations / inspection 8.7 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

South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025026735 $200.00 Feb 25, 2025 Miami (Doral)

South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie last inspected?
South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations at South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie had?
South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie find?
South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
No, South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has South Florida Restaurant &bar in Port St Lucie been fined?
South Florida Restaurant &bar 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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