LITTLE ITALY OF ST LUCIE
1329 ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 10 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad 53F cooling.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026006660 | Sep 30, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Condensation drain line going into bucket in corner of side station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
May 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not match floor plans presently server station is not provided on the plan review, pizza station has more food handling and needs a hand washing sink along with server station. More cooking equipment, oven stove, fryers have been added. And the large storage unit added outside.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Condensation drain line going into bucket in corner of side station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exposed wiring in kitchen. And bulk dry good containers.
Mar 16, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad 53F cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 62F hot holding, raw shrimp 62F cold holding, raw chicken 60F cold holding in middle cooler, Cooked pasta 81F cold holding.
Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not match floor plans presently server station is not provided on the plan review, pizza station has more food handling and needs a hand washing sink along with server station. More cooking equipment, oven stove, fryers have been added. And the large storage unit added outside.
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. Pizza maker.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Condensation drain line going into bucket in corner of side station.
Equipment in poor repair. One Door of reach in middle cooler on cook line and gasket of protein cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler Pepsi cooler at server station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exposed wiring in kitchen. And bulk dry good containers.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate12 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. sauce 53F cooling, sauce 47F cooling.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tuna.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towels being used to cover food on cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad 53F cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 62F hot holding, raw shrimp 62F cold holding, raw chicken 60F cold holding in middle cooler, Cooked pasta 81F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked pasta for pasta soup.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Server does not know when it was opened.
Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sauces in bulk plastic containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not match floor plans presently server station is not provided on the plan review, pizza station has more food handling and needs a hand washing sink along with server station. More cooking equipment, oven stove, fryers have been added. And the large storage unit added outside.
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. Pizza maker.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Owner/Manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Protein middle cooler on cook line.
Condensation drain line going into bucket in corner of side station.
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. Removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza maker wearing watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For cook and pizza maker.
Equipment in poor repair. One Door of reach in middle cooler on cook line and gasket of protein cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Food stored on floor. 2 bulk Sauces in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler Pepsi cooler at server station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exposed wiring in kitchen. And bulk dry good containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First cooler on cook line.
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots on top of Pepsi cooler in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan in kitchen on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm. Reran and employee replaced bottle. Reran and trusted at 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Expo cooler butter packet 55F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding, dessert 52F cold holding. Heavy whipping cream 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In one of Pepsi coolers. Expo cooler butter packet 55F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding, dessert 52F cold holding. Employee discarded items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots on top of Pepsi cooler in kitchen.
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. Pepsi cooler next to hot holding station, ambient thermometer reads 45F. Advised not to place any TCS products in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan in kitchen on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm. Reran and employee replaced bottle. Reran and trusted at 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Expo cooler butter packet 55F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding, dessert 52F cold holding. Heavy whipping cream 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In one of Pepsi coolers. Expo cooler butter packet 55F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding, dessert 52F cold holding. Employee discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For fresh garlic in oil mixture in pizza station. Employee corrected with time. Please discard in 2 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Staff on site of inspection unable to find or provide employee training. Please make sure to keep original certificates at establishment or with employees.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans and pots on top of Pepsi cooler in kitchen.
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. Pepsi cooler next to hot holding station, ambient thermometer reads 45F. Advised not to place any TCS products in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen below cold make table cooler. Manager removed leftover food debris off floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
Food stored under dripping water line. Pepsi cooler next to hot holding unit water dripping from fan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small black and silver on cooks line. Manager cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan in kitchen on cooks line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of strips of peeked tomato. Informed Assistant Manager on site.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta cooked 80F sitting out ambient. Staff unable to determine how long it has been sitting out of temperature range on a prep table. Discarded by staff. Education and recommendations provided to staff.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. heavy whipping cream 47F. Manager used it recently. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For pizzas in display case and fresh garlic in margarine mixture. Assistant Manager placed time mark on paper.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings cooling ambient on cooling rack. Manager placed in walk in.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back storage room area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 onions 45-47F. Prepared in house yesterday. Informed Manager. Employee discarded.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of pear tomatoes. Manager removed from storage rack.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions 45-47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic in margarine 66-67F removed from cooler 30 mins ago. Recommend to place on time plan. Manager placed on time plan and time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Informed Manager and employee of placing a vacuum breaker on blue hose that is used for chemicals.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Meatballs in reach in cooler. Informed Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizzas and fresh garlic in margarine mixture. Emailed, went over paperwork, and Manager filled out.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerator #2, freezer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Informed Manager found in mop sink room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in front of prep table, cooler #6, and on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Found on floor on cooks line. Manager corrected.
Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food cut tomatoes in walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/damp cloth used for cleaning in place not stored in sanitizer bucket. Informed Manager. Manager corrected.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Printed
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.manager disposed of products
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and mushrooms over cooked pasta in walk in cooler
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.