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12827 SW BROOKSIDE FALLS WAY, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 5613731659
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
4 Live, small flying insects in mop sink closet. Manager is actively trying to remove flies. Recommended to make sure the closet is dry and mop sink has no standing water. Per Randy, next unannounced.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Chef was able to get it outside.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomatoes ketchup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By multiple boxes. Chef removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server washed out cup in hand washing sink at bar. Chef educated.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna poke bowl. Chef added asterisk.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar. Manager provided.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler. Employee removed.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries cooked 65F yesterday sitting out 20 mins. Staff placed in walk in to rapid chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for P.H.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing homemade that contains egg yolk. Staff started to place asterisk on all menus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth,, business name, and expiration date for S.C and L.F.
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. A.D 2/25.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on phone on top of can. Employee removed. Education provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Found in mop sink bucket in mop storage.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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4 Live, small flying insects in mop sink closet. Manager is actively trying to remove flies. Recommended to make sure the closet is dry and mop sink has no standing water. Per Randy, next unannounced.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half and gallon of milk.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager stated he has it on order.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At outside bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Found in mop sink storage closet in mop sink.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handsink in back of kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1 2024. License is current and valid through April 1 2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No high temperature test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.