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BERRY FRESH CAFE

1718 SW ST LUCIE WEST BLVD STE A, Port St Lucie FL 34986

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats126
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602906
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 63f cold holding, coleslaw49f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding Advised rapid chill manager placed in cooler. Shredded cheese and butter is going to be added to the time plan,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017027922May 2, 2017Jun 22, 2017$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova salmon on new GLP-1 QR Menu. Manager is making arrangements to fix menus.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cooks line, hand washing sink had a sign to do not use. Per Manager, Plumber is scheduled to come in today.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters are currently being cleaned during inspection.
Basic/14-42-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Near back exit door/ storage.
Basic/36-36-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine/ dish washer.
Basic/36-17-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pancake cooler. Employee removed.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops in mop sink. Employee hung up.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Heavy whipping cream. Employee placed date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. In a shared plaza.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of smoothie reach-in-cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. M.C.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Informed Manager.
Basic/16-23-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on cooks line.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above batter station. Operator stated they are in the process of renovating.
Basic/36-24-5
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.0 ppm primed and now 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers station
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. bar cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager re educated employee.
High priority/12A-13-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Empty tank by bathroom not secured
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided current license
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 63f cold holding, coleslaw49f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding Advised rapid chill manager placed in cooler. Shredded cheese and butter is going to be added to the time plan,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Fresh squeezed juices made with in two hours. To use fresh squeezed needs to be squeezed with in 12 hours
Intermediate/52-10-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs need to be marked to be directed to consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk muffin mix
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By wait station
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

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