Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
1347 St Lucie West Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St. Lucie has been inspected 21 times and accumulated 161 violations, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including multiple citations for improper hand and arm washing, employee health policy failures (sick workers handling food), food contact surface contamination, and inadequate consumer advisories on raw or undercooked foods. Management awareness violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections, suggesting systemic oversight gaps. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented 21 violations including high-priority hand washing and management awareness findings, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 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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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie had?
- Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie find?
- Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Zest Kitchen and Bar in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Zest Kitchen and Bar 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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