LUX DINING AND LOUNGE
1987 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34950
Last inspected Jan 17, 2025 · 4 visits since March 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
2 Dead roaches on premises one on fry basket and poker. Person in charge removed.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024045922 | Jun 7, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over portioned jello in chest freezer. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open Saturday
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By crates and ice bins in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Reach in freezer soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw and dressing
2 Dead roaches on premises one on fry basket and poker. Person in charge removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both cooler
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee states never use dish machine only 3 compartment sink observed rust inside dish machine.
Exterior of cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease. Gaskets on cooler soiled.
Ice machine filled with water.
Light not functioning in walk in cooler had to use flash light.
Stored cooked not covered in chest freezer
Wall in disrepair above 3 bay sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both the restrooms not closing.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer 0 ppm for three compartment sink. Informed Manager.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the sink at bar.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both the restrooms not closing.
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.