When was Walmart # in Port St Lucie last inspected?

Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Walmart # in Port St Lucie had?

Walmart # 5704 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 Walmart # in Port St Lucie find?

Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Walmart # in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie has 1 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 Walmart # in Port St Lucie?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 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) P; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

Walmart # in Port St Lucie

Name: Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 21, 2025

3045 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953

St. Lucie County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Wal-mart Stores East Lp (wal)
FDACS Estab #: 377891

Part of: Walmart Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Walmart #5704 in Port St. Lucie has 6 inspections on record dating from December 2022 to August 2025. A stop-sale order issued August 4, 2025 required the destruction of adulterated food found during an inspection; the product was voluntarily destroyed and witnessed by the inspector. The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 identified 3 priority violations, all corrected on site during the visit: raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat hams in the meat display case, and raw ground turkey stored above raw pork sausage in the same case. An earlier re-inspection on August 4, 2025 found 10 priority violations including moldy blackberries in the produce cooler, raw ground turkey stored directly above raw pork sausage and raw salmon in walk-in storage, raw bacon stored over fully cooked smoked sausage, hot-held chicken sandwich and popcorn chicken at 124-132°F (minimum required 135°F), and quaternary sanitizer concentration exceeding 400 ppm in deli spray bottles. All violations on August 4 were corrected on site. An earlier inspection on December 12, 2022 documented 11 violations including raw chicken stored over fully cooked ham in the walk-in cooler, deli popcorn chicken at 121-127°F, cheesecake at 44-45°F in the bakery cooler, and food debris on a knife in the produce area, with all items corrected or discarded during the visit. Three focused inspections in 2023 resulted in no violations. The facility demonstrates a pattern of cross-contamination and temperature control violations across multiple inspections, though staff have consistently corrected violations on site when identified by inspectors.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

24Violations

1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: August 21, 2025

Walmart # 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Aug 21, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DEYNESS PEREZ

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.

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

Retail - raw chicken stored above fully cooked ready to eat hams located inside meat display case. Cos - raw chicken moved over to proper storage during inspection. Y x

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PPRepeat

Retail - packages of raw ground turkey stored above raw pork sausage located inside meat display case. Cos - ground turkey moved to proper storage during inspection. Y x Repeat COS Y o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Retail - raw chicken purge spillage throughout the bottom shelve inside chicken display cooler adjacent to meat display case.

Aug 4, 2025 — Re-Inspection Required· 10 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: WIDMAY SENATUS

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. Visit conducted in response to request #5136617. Issues described in the request was discussed with the person in charge during visit. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Retail area: Package of blackberries displayed inside retail produce cooler found with white mold like substances on the exterior fruit skin. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded during visit.

Retail area: Raw ground turkey stored directly above and next to raw pork sausage inside open cooler next to meat area. Meat area: Raw turkey stored directly above raw salmon inside walk-in cooler. COS: Raw turkey moved to bottom shelf during visit. Y x

Retail area: Raw bacon stored over fully cooked smoked sausage inside open cooler next to meat area. COS: Raw bacon moved to bottom shelf during visit. Y 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

Retail area: Chicken sandwich and popcorn chicken displayed inside hot holding unit next to deli meat cooler found with internal temperature between 124-132 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Items were reheated to 165 degrees F during visit. Y x

7-204.11 Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. 7-204.11 PPRepeat

Deli area: Quaternary sanitizer solution inside spray bottles next to three compartment sink found with concentration over 400 ppm. COS: Sanitizer solutions were discarded during visit. Print Date: 8/4/2025 Page 1 of 3 x 26 P Y x Repeat COS Y x Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P Observation: Backroom: Dawn dish spray stored over and next to ready to eat beverages and snacks inside back storage area. COS: Chemical moved to proper location during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Deli area: Knife holder above three compartment sink found with dust and old food debris build up. Container storing clean utensils on shelf across from the three compartment sink found with dust and debris build up. COS: Container and knife holder moved to three compartment sink to properly clean during visit.

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Deli area: Milk crate used as shelving inside walk-in freezer.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Retail area: Bottom of freezer bunker storing raw chicken found with build up of old food and residues.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Deli area: Three compartment sink faucet was leaking. Mop sink next to three compartment sink found with missing backflow prevention device.

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 area: Dust build up on fan guards inside deli/bakery walk-in cooler. Backroom: Accumulation of dust and debris inside walk-in dairy cooler.

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.

2023 — 3 inspections

Jul 21, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5099678 The Issues Described were address with the person in charge .

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection

Dec 12, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BLITZ PHOENIX

Comments: Visit conducted in response to request #5089025. Issues described in the request was discussed with management. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via email.

Risk-Based Violations

Meat area: Raw chicken stored over fully cooked spiral ham inside walk-in cooler. COS: Raw chicken moved to proper location during visit. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Produce area: Old food debris build up on knife stored inside knife holder next to three compartment sink. COS: Knife moved to three compartment sink to clean properly during visit. x

Deli area: Popcorn chicken displayed inside hot case found with internal temperatures between 121-127 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded during visit. 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) PP

Bakery area: Cheesecake displayed inside retail display cooler found with internal temperatures between 44-45 degrees F. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded during visit. x

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided. o Print Date: 12/12/2022 Page 1 of 3 26 P Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P Observation: Backroom area: Body wash stored over nutritional drink inside storage rack next to dairy cooler. COS: Chemical moved to proper location during visit. x

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 area: Containers of seasoning such as sesame and everything stored under prep table next to bread slicer not labeled with common name. COS: Proper labels provided during visit. x

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

Produce area: Observed small flying insects around produce storage area. o

Produce area: Washable rust build up inside knife holder next to three compartment sink. o

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area: Heavy ice build up inside shelves of reach-in freezer displaying ice cream. o

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Deli area: Dust build up on shelves next to hot case and convection oven storing single use items. o

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Produce area: Vacuum breaker at mop sink next to produce area was leaking. o

Walmart # in Port St Lucie: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Aug 4, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

Walmart # in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walmart # in Port St Lucie last inspected?: Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Walmart # in Port St Lucie had?: Walmart # 5704 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 Walmart # in Port St Lucie find?: Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Walmart # in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie has 1 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 Walmart # in Port St Lucie?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 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) P; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).
Does Walmart # in Port St Lucie have any repeat violations?: Yes, Walmart # 5704 in Port St Lucie has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 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) P; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).