HILTON GARDEN INN @ PGA VILLAGE
8540 COMMERCE CENTRE DR, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 7728712929
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017008441 | Dec 29, 2016 | Mar 7, 2017 | $480 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 119F. Employee removed water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield. Employee cleaned.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Chef cleaned.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel on raspberries. Employee removed.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb. Maintenance corrected.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked short ribs 48F, cooked Chicken wings 46-47F, 2nd container 48-51F made 1/27. Manager discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked short ribs 48F, cooked Chicken wings 46-47F, 2nd container 48-51F made 1/27. Manager discarded.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs made your way on menu. Manager placed asterisk on eggs on all menus.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at bar. Emailed and printed.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned on hot water at hand washing sink, no running water at service station. Only cold water runs when turned on. Manager called for Maintenance, maintenance stated they will have to look into again, was not able to fix at this time.
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Found at 0 ppm. Manager ran 3 times, still unable to reach proper ppm. Manager called to be serviced.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk opened yesterday. Manager placed label.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned on hot water at hand washing sink, no running water at service station. Only cold water runs when turned on. Manager called for Maintenance, maintenance stated they will have to look into again, was not able to fix at this time.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At service area.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Went over procedures for employee reporting agreement. 1 new hire, does not have signed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Some black mold like substance on ice machine deflector plate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear buckets wet nesting
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris build up.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pasteurized eggs.
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 operator
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. Went over procedures for employee reporting agreement. 1 new hire, does not have signed.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Operator contacted eco lab for service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Some black mold like substance on ice machine deflector plate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear buckets wet nesting
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris build up.
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.