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CAFE DOLCE AMORE

1224 SW GATLIN BLVD UNIT 101, Port St. Lucie FL 34953 · 772.249.5872

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6605289
Grade history
APR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating outside belongs to Operator. 28 seats located outside. Seating evaluation form emailed.
Basic/51-09-4
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Employee dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided some. Operator will place an order.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. For Edgar and Anthony.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Anthony and Edgar. Both signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided physical copy.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Soup for owner. Advised to place in separate container with label. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. All mousse at self service counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Employee date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. Provided some strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Over easy, over medium and poached egg is offered on the menu. Operator placed asterisk next to menu items. Provided consumer advisory and posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Virgin coquito made on Saturday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. NY Cheesecake for self-service. Label was just made. Manager placed in back counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over herbs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Informed Operators.
High priority/29-42-4
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. All staff signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating outside belongs to Operator. 28 seats located outside. Seating evaluation form emailed.
Basic/51-09-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Deserts at front counter sold for self service. Manager educated.
Basic/02D-03-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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