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LILY'S MARKET CAFETERIA

1780 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34952

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6605227
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In front handwash sink no hot water. Manager turned on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In front handwash sink no hot water. Manager turned on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cups in front area
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In storage area rice spilled on floor. Manager cleaned area
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over vegetables
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bag of bulk potatoes
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over cut vegetables in small reach in
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 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 ▾
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bread stored in garbage bags. Advised to get food grade bag.
High priority/14-86-1
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Banana custard 56f cold holding, manager stated cooler goes through defrost cycle. Temperature is dropping. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and hung
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over garlic paste and margarine
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in front
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area near hood.
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back area
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front
Basic/31B-04-4/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.