CHILL AT THE CAY
11251 SW WINDING RIDGE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 772-521-9473
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potatoes salad, sour cream, pico.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Chef corrected.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potatoes salad, sour cream, pico.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes salad 47F cold holding, pico 46F cold holding found in condiment cooler. Butter 71F cold holding. Per chef, sitting our on counter for 15 mins. Butter pact 73F cold holding. Since 10:30am. Employee placed in freezer. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes and dry rack.
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. Manager unable to access system online for training.
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. Located in their systems online handbook. Manager unable to access at this.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Chef provided tags for mussels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in freezer - multiple glazes, soup, sauces not date marked. Cooked ground beef made Sunday. Chef dated.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Condiment cooler. Ambient 45-47F. Maintenance is fixing on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed. Please use cups with lids and straw.
Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawers cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee provided.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Demi glaze still frozen thawing in standing water container on rolling cart. Education provided. Chef placed in 3 bay sink.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Hot temp dish washer. Manager states on order.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved hand washing sink and added ice bin to bar area.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose attached at three compartment sink. Manager removed. If attaching please add vacuum breaker.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. House made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova Lox on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Hot temp dish washer. Manager states on order.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved hand washing sink and added ice bin to bar area.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and posted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf in kitchen. Employee discarded.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in stand water 80F. Employee removed water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area hand washing sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados. Educated. Employee corrected.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 11 pieces of raw salmon and 15 pieces of raw mahi.
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 and half and half. Corrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave.
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. 11 pieces of raw salmon and 15 pieces of raw mahi.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clothing found on top of baking equipment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Operator.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.