LAMATTINA'S TRATTORIA PIZZA & BAR
5325 NW EAST TORINO PKWY, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772-359-9781
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near sandwich unit, landed in vodka sauce. Employee discarded vodka sauce. 1 fly flying around food prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025073473 | Jul 31, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sliced ripe olives 1 can.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. pasta fagioli 125-131F reheating Per staff, reheating since 11am. Found at 2:45pm. Discarded by staff.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Staff provided.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Reading at 0ppm. Ran and primed 2x.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing women's/ employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Reading at 0ppm. Ran and primed 2x.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 pieces of ROP raw mahi.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. container in sink. Employee removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing women's/ employees.
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.2 pieces of ROP raw mahi. Education provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings made Friday.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men /employee.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Pizza station reach in cooler on handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Banana peppers, bbq sauce in standing reach in cooler at pizza station.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 2 light under hood.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes. Near back hallway.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Sauté cooler. Informed Cook and Operator.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cold holding unit found in back of establishment. Employee stated they are looking into calling a hauling service to remove.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen next to plates on cook's line. Cook removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauté station top cooler raw mahi 50F cold holding, bolognese sauce 49F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, herb ricotta 45F cold holding, vodka sauce 46F cold holding, cooked chicken wings 48F cold holding, raw chicken 47F cold holding, marinated chicken 50F cold holding, cooked pasta 50-51F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station flip top raw mahi 50F cold holding, bolognese sauce 49F cold holding, butter 46F cold holding, herb ricotta 45F cold holding, vodka sauce 46F cold holding, cooked chicken wings 48F cold holding, raw chicken 47F cold holding, marinated chicken 50F cold holding, cooked pasta 50-51F cold holding Per cook, all tcs items stored in cooler overnight.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings found in sautéed cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator provided roster, we do not accept rosters. Operator provided print out from in person class. No original copies provided. Must keep original copies at establishment.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient thermometer located in sauté station cooler. Informed Cook.
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. Sauté cooler. Informed Cook and Operator.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler handles at pizza station. Operator removed tape.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and printed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Cold holding unit found in back of establishment. Employee stated they are looking into calling a hauling service to remove.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. In bar and to make sure all employees wash dishes in kitchen dish machine. 50 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near sandwich unit, landed in vodka sauce. Employee discarded vodka sauce. 1 fly flying around food prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Employee stated operator updated license. Not updated in system yet.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked meat over RTE food in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1 fly near sandwich unit, landed in vodka sauce. Employee discarded vodka sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Herb butter 57f cold holding advise to rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bar HWS
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Desserts found in grab and go fridge not labeled. Employee moved to back cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In bar area
Ceiling tile missing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots not inverted
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. 1 Maui found in packaging found in cooks line, thawed
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. Employee personal drink in prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons found in food storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on plastic containers
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in pizza area, and pizza box's found on floor
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In restrooms
Ceiling tile missing. Above hood system stainless. Has stainless panels ordered waiting in installation
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.