MEATING STREET STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD
10553 MEETING ST, Port Saint Lucie FL 34987 · 561-676-1186
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 15 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019007392 | Dec 11, 2018 | Jun 6, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator corrected one tag from 7/20. Missing dates of June and May. Missing date on 1 oyster tag.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server 3/26.
Equipment in poor repair. 1 Gasket of reach in seafood cooler.
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grill cooler cook pasta cooked pasta. Seafood cooler raw salmon, raw fish, squid, raw chicken raw shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler cook pasta 67F cold holding, cooked pasta 67F cold holding. Seafood cooler raw salmon 71F cold holding, raw fish 70F cold holding, squid 67F cold holding, raw chicken 70F cold holding, raw shrimp 70f cold holding. Operator discarded all TCS items.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator corrected one tag from 7/20. Missing dates of June and May. Missing date on 1 oyster tag.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server 3/26.
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. Seafood cooler was unplugged from cleaning. Ambient 55F. Came down to 40F by end of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing 2 lids.
Equipment in poor repair. 1 Gasket of reach in seafood cooler.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Employee started to cleaned.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Day quil found in reach in cooler on cooks mine and Old spice deodorant found on top shelf of liquor cooler. Manager removed and educated staff.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bars.
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Establishment moved bar area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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2 live, small flying insects found in kitchen area, no contact with food contact areas. 12 Live, small flying insects found at inside bar area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 16 cracked eggs found in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter and shell eggs
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. On some of the tags.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No other oyster tags found on site. We were able to verify invoices
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container inside sink at warehouse washing area.
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/. Establishment moved bar area.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Cooks line grill cooler. And mussels in walk in cooler. cook found and placed with shellfish
Reduced oxygen packaged food held in freezer with a label that lacks required information. Lacking time stamp. ROP steaks found in freezer dated 7-16-25 no time stamp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in ice found in walk in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Food stored on floor. Ice bags in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar/expo. Employee removed.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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3 Live, small flying insects found in inside bar area. Manager actively trying to remove flying insects from area. Next day callback.
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. Reran dish machine 2x. Found at 0 ppm. Glasses in dish machine at inside bar. Manager is calling to be serviced.
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. Butter. Manager placed time.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Raw steak found in walk in freezer. Per Manager, steaks vacuum packaged less than 48 hours ago. Sous Chef placed date and time on steaks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and water spigot at expo area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Butchering saw is blocking hand washing in prep area. Bucket in hand washing sink next to dish washer. Sous Chef removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off in reach in cooler #5.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside bar ice bin. Manager corrected.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Clams in grill reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of soda gun as black substance found at outside bar. Manager had employee cleaned and sanitized.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can roasted red pepper strips.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 74-75f cold holding, Pasta 45-50F cooling
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 77f cold holding, mixed pasta 44-50f 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. Butter. Manager disposed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A few items
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Steaks in walk in cooler. Manager/ employee date marked and time stamped all packaged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven, can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in outside bar. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and bar
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near pot sink, on on cooks line wall
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour bag in box
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted
Sep 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Sautéed cooler found in the middle of the line. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in the cooler, found at 60F. Manager will not store TCS products until serviced.
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ahi tuna Hand half creamer 76F cold holding, crab cakes 65F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 77F ambient. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Recommend to place on time plan. Manager placed butter on time. Ahi tuna 67F cold holding Half and half creamer 76F cold holding was sitting out for 2 hours. Crab cakes 65F cold holding made yesterday found in sauté cooler underneath printer. Manager discarded products on site. Feta 45F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Director of Operations, she printed and filled out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach not labeled. Manager placed label.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks found in office not secured.
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. Sautéed cooler found in the middle of the line. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in the cooler, found at 60F. Manager will not store TCS products until serviced.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of multiple meats. Multiple containers of ready to eat sauces. Manager corrected.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Women's bathroom.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 area was corrected. In kitchen area dish machine not properly working. Manager had employee set up three bay sink.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp cooked 49f cold holding, employee placed in freezer to rapid chill. Half and half 51f cold holding, Butter sitting out 72f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink not used properly in inside bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher.
Ceiling tile missing. In mop storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager called trash company to get it replaced
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on dishwasher in bar area inside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For oysters
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishmachine 0ppm 50ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Underneath prep table
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.