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FERNANDO'S DOCKSIDE GRILLE

2214 SE VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772.337.1110

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602979
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
APR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over lobster stock manager moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored by bag in a box manager moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Reading about 155f do not use until it reaches 160 or above, dishwasher was not in use at time. Will set up three compartment sink until able to reach proper temp. Must be complied by next unannounced inspection.
Intermediate/16-54-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. gave owner a sign and hung on wall
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. From cooler
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In main kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cooked asparagus
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box soda on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks over sauce and cream
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On top of bag in a box
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box, olives
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.