AVIVA PORT ST LUCIE
590 NW LAKE WHITNEY PL, Port St Lucie FL 34986
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter balls.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Diced white potatoes.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher found at 0 ppm. Bottle is empty. Person in charge replaced. Primed and reran, 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw egg shell bath 48F cooling,, 2nd batch of cut tomatoes 45F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Per cook, had door open. Cook placed on ice bath. rechecked egg bath 42F cold holding, cut tomatoes 44F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Heavy whipping cream and half and half found at bar. Staff unable to determine when opened.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half per cook opened yesterday. Heavy whipping cream and half and half at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Linen and spray bottle in sink at front counter. Removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewashing area. And one of the sinks on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Warewashing area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bins. Person in charge corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone at front counter. Education provided. Employee removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3 sinks. Manager placed paper towels at all 3.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On a previous warning from 10/24/25.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to food items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed by Chef.
Nov 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bar Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Sanitizer was out and replaced by Chef and reran. 0 ppm. Chef please do not use sign.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78F cold holding. Sitting out ambient no longer than 1 hour per Chef. Advised to rapid chill. And emailed time plan.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Chef removed splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of Milk.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in sink. Removed by Chef.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu. Chef had staff reprint menus with asterisk.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters under hood system.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 26 pieces of raw tuna.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic bottles hanging off shelf with clean cups. Chef removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy whipping cream. Employee date marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna on appetizer menu. Chef reprinted with asterisk.
No chemical test kit or thermometer provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For high temp dish machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A.R 4/25 and A.C 2/25.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 26 pieces of raw tuna found in walk in cooler thawed. Education provided.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's/ Staff bathroom.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Chef removed.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pasta 2/5 and crab mix dated 1/30 and 2/2. Manager discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pasta 2/5 and crab mix dated 1/30 and 2/2.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter balls.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter balls 80F cold holding. Sitting out on front counter since 6-6:30am found at 10:15. Recommended to place on time plan or leave cold. Manager discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on floor. Employee corrected.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in ware washing area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon. Manager printed copies with asterisk.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front of house and ware washing area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. A.M. signed on site. Employees that need to sign: Z.S, K.R.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both sinks at Front of house and ware washing area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A.M. and Z.S.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Glass dish machine at bar found at 0 ppm. Not in use. Reran 3x, all found at 0 ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager voluntarily discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front of house and ware washing area and staff bathroom.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On ware washing dry rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen soup sitting in water. Educated Cook to leave running water on when thawing product.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.