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
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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,
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017027922 | May 2, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters are currently being cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Near back exit door/ storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of ice machine/ dish washer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pancake cooler. Employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops in mop sink. Employee hung up.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. In a shared plaza.
Standing water in bottom of smoothie reach-in-cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Informed Manager.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on cooks line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Above batter station. Operator stated they are in the process of renovating.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers station
Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. bar cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Empty tank by bathroom not secured
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided current license
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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,
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
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.
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By wait station
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.