MY BROTHERS BBQ
464 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD STE 415, Port St Lucie FL 34953 · 772-475-4966
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 50 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on cooks line, one live roach on servers side of kitchen, approximately 10-15 live roaches under three bay sink, 2 live roaches on back wall across from three bay sink, 1 live by coke cooler in kitchen.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024020033 | Mar 26, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1 pan of cooked greens 47f made yesterday found in walk in cooler. Manager moved to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 52F cold holding. Wasn't properly placed in cooler to stay 41F or below. Employee moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One of the sinks at bar used as a dump sink. Education provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled sani.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. 2 under hood.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Changed solution and primed and reran to find 50ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Both sinks.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Removed by Operator.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood system.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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. C.W.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine in bar. Ran twice, leaking out water, unable to test sanitizer ppm.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs out.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boys across fryers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking actively from door of dishwasher in bar.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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5 Live, small flying insects in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 49F cold holding, sautéed onions 50F cold holding, cut cabbage 45F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed items on ice bath and/or in reach in freezer. Rechecked coleslaw 41F cold holding, sautéed onions 41F cold holding, cut cabbage 41F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Cooked sausage crumbles 112F hot holding, cooked sausage crumbles reheated to 136F hot holding.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in bar. Employee placed soap at sink.
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. C.W.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cooks line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine in bar. Ran twice, leaking out water, unable to test sanitizer ppm.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed and corrected.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs out.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boys across fryers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking actively from door of dishwasher in bar.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line, small cooler next to fryer on cooks line, steam table
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee making tacos educated and corrected
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage left in cooler from over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 58f cold holding,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. bucket stored in sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line, small cooler next to fryer on cooks line, steam table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood in storage area shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line and condiment station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler on cooks line.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Burnt electrical outlet on cooks line.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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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. Ribs found at 51f cooling in walk-in cooler. Chef stated ribs made last night. Ribs were wrapped tightly.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy roasted peppers found on cook line flip top cooler. Discarded on-site.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar. 1 in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk opened over 24 hours, not properly date marked.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 61f cold holing, Sausage links 63f cold holding, Cooked rice 63f cold holding, Curry 63f cold holding, ribs 51f cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 46f prepped 45 mins ago rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid with clean linens.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in bar not working. Hand sink in kitchen near ice machine not working and in bar. Turned off by Manager. Manager was told to turn back on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near dishwasher had food items in sink.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufle bowl as scoop.
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. Mahi and salmon found in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line and condiment station.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook line drawers cooler is broken. No food is being stored in it.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Burnt electrical outlet on cooks line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, and home depot buckets used to hold food products
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Curry 3-14-24
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47f cold holding, salmon 50f cold holding, tilapia 46f cold holding, beef patties 46f cold holding, mozzarella 46f cold holding, cheddar 45f cold holding, pepper jack 46f cold holding, cheddar slices 46f cold holding, Swiss 46f cold holding, blue cheese 46f cold holding, butter 46f cold holding, pork sausage 46f cold holding, potatoes 47f cold holding, bacon 45f cold holding, corned beef 47f cold holding, blue cheese dressing 46f cold holding, ranch dressing 46f cold holding, beef stew 54f cold holding, chicken pot pie 56f cold holding, shepherd pie 48f cold holding, pork chops 47f cold holding, corned beef 46 f cold holding, chicken wings 45f cold holding, sour cream 46f cold holding, heavy cream 47f cold holding, butter 49f cold holding, ribs 49f cold holding, sausage 46f cold holding,
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
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.
No running water at hand sink by dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink on cooks line, back cooks line and server area,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Cardboard used to place on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 48-50, cooler unit under grill not working, and cooler next to fryer not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of salamander, in between oven and grill top, top of oven in back.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 19 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30-40 flies in bar area, 40-60 flies in the kitchen area near reach in freezer. 10-20 flies in the storage area by potatoes and onions.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, and home depot buckets used to hold food products
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Curry 3-14-24
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47f cold holding, salmon 50f cold holding, tilapia 46f cold holding, beef patties 46f cold holding, mozzarella 46f cold holding, cheddar 45f cold holding, pepper jack 46f cold holding, cheddar slices 46f cold holding, Swiss 46f cold holding, blue cheese 46f cold holding, butter 46f cold holding, pork sausage 46f cold holding, potatoes 47f cold holding, bacon 45f cold holding, corned beef 47f cold holding, blue cheese dressing 46f cold holding, ranch dressing 46f cold holding, beef stew 54f cold holding, chicken pot pie 56f cold holding, shepherd pie 48f cold holding, pork chops 47f cold holding, corned beef 46 f cold holding, chicken wings 45f cold holding, sour cream 46f cold holding, heavy cream 47f cold holding, butter 49f cold holding, ribs 49f cold holding, sausage 46f cold holding,
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink by dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
No running water at hand sink by dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink on cooks line, back cooks line and server area,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Cardboard used to place on floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 48-50, cooler unit under grill not working, and cooler next to fryer not working
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of salamander, in between oven and grill top, top of oven in back.
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 30-40 flies in bar area, 40-60 flies in the kitchen area near reach in freezer. 10-20 flies in the storage area by potatoes and onions.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, and home depot buckets used to hold food products
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Curry 3-14-24
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on cooks line, one live roach on servers side of kitchen, approximately 10-15 live roaches under three bay sink, 2 live roaches on back wall across from three bay sink, 1 live by coke cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47f cold holding, salmon 50f cold holding, tilapia 46f cold holding, beef patties 46f cold holding, mozzarella 46f cold holding, cheddar 45f cold holding, pepper jack 46f cold holding, cheddar slices 46f cold holding, Swiss 46f cold holding, blue cheese 46f cold holding, butter 46f cold holding, pork sausage 46f cold holding, potatoes 47f cold holding, bacon 45f cold holding, corned beef 47f cold holding, blue cheese dressing 46f cold holding, ranch dressing 46f cold holding, beef stew 54f cold holding, chicken pot pie 56f cold holding, shepherd pie 48f cold holding, pork chops 47f cold holding, corned beef 46 f cold holding, chicken wings 45f cold holding, sour cream 46f cold holding, heavy cream 47f cold holding, butter 49f cold holding, ribs 49f cold holding, sausage 46f cold holding,
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink by dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
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.
No running water at hand sink by dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink on cooks line, back cooks line and server area,
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Cardboard used to place on floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches by back wall across from three bay sink. Two dead roaches on table by slicer. 2 dead roach on end of cooks line, 2 dead roaches under three bay sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 48-50, cooler unit under grill not working, and cooler next to fryer not working
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen areas
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of salamander, in between oven and grill top, top of oven in back.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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3 Live, small flying insects in the food storage area. 3 Live, small flying insects around floor drain of dish machine. 6 small flying insects at the bar.
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. 0ppm Bar dishwasher 0 ppm
Cook line cutting boards heavily soiled. Interior of all the flip tops on cooler are heavily soiled with food debris. Slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris. Potato slicer heavily soiled. Soda gun heavily soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 bay sink
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under fryers
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. Both cook line coolers are not maintaining 41F or below. Salad cooler on the server station.
Deflector panel in ice machine stained.
Heavy accumulation of debris inside and exterior of warewashing machine.
Hood filters heavily soiled. Exterior of equipment heavily soiled.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 8 high priority.
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3 Live, small flying insects in the food storage area. 3 Live, small flying insects around floor drain of dish machine. 6 small flying insects at the bar.
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. 0ppm Bar dishwasher 0 ppm
Raw bacon over cooked corn beef in the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg roll mixture made last Monday.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Heavy cream curdled
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mash potatoes 56F in steam table over night. In cook line cooler over night shredded cheese (75F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (78F - Cold Holding); sauce (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding); batter (74F - Cold Holding) finish cook burger 178F salad cooler; homemade tartar (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (44F - Cold Holding) Heavy cream unwholesome due to being curdled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler across from fryers shredded cheese (75F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (78F - Cold Holding); sauce (78F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (74F - Cold Holding); batter (74F - Cold Holding) salad cooler; homemade tartar (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (44F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mash potatoes 56F in steam table over night. Baked potatoes left out over night 73F
Cook line cutting boards heavily soiled. Interior of all the flip tops on cooler are heavily soiled with food debris. Slicer blade heavily soiled with old food debris. Potato slicer heavily soiled. Soda gun heavily soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 bay sink
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. New hire from a week ago.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs made last Wednesday.
Buckets of pickles and potatoes stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Jugs of oil stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under fryers
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. Both cook line coolers are not maintaining 41F or below. Salad cooler on the server station.
Deflector panel in ice machine stained.
Employee open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Heavy accumulation of debris inside and exterior of warewashing machine.
Hood filters heavily soiled. Exterior of equipment heavily soiled.
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