NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT
1283 DEL RIO BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34953
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live on/ near steam table. Operator killed one.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025006603 | Jan 28, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2021041505 | Jul 21, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2018028828 | Apr 10, 2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato ketchup.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is currently calling the customer contact number to renew. License expired 4/1/26. Re-opened inspection due to helping Operator over the phone to renew business license.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Operator closed.
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles 67F cold holding. Per Operator, sitting out 30 mins for an order. Advised to rapid chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For bleach sanitizer. Provided and showed what to obtain.
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. New employee signed. Also, provided an extra printed copy.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken prepared on Sunday per Operator.
2 In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Bowl in rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of standing 1 door cooler.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water from pipe of hand washing sink. Advised to place a bucket underneath to catch the water.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken found in walk in freezer. Showed Manager safe storage in Chinese. Manager fixed.
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. Employees signed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Emailed seating evaluation form. 11 seats inside establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of freezer.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood
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. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken in standing reach in cooler. Manager corrected.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Manager purchased strips and showed invoice. Strips are not currently at/ in establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in freezer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Operator stated tape is refrigerator tape that is surrounding gasket of standing reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Chicken and other Multiple items found on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed.
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.
Jan 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Informed Operator of correct kit to obtain.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In a shared plaza.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Deli containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live on/ near steam table. Operator killed one.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Informed Operator of correct kit to obtain.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom.
2 Dead roaches on premises. 1 on floor under steam table and 1 on top of reach in freezer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing 1 door reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook's line.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Between reach in cooler and steam table.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In bathroom.
Floor soiled has accumulation of grease under fryers and reach in freezer/ cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 under hood system.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In a shared plaza.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom. Emailed.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Deli containers.
Stored food not covered. Bulk salt has opening from container.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt. Operator corrected.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour found stored in trash/multipurpose container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with flour and sugar. Manager removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing one door cooler and reach in cooler.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Heavily soiled cardboard on cooks line. Educated Manager. Manager discarded.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife found in between prep table and cold holding unit. Manager removed.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Found cigarette bud on frying pan. Manager removed and cleaned frying pan. Manager stated he does not use frying pan for consumers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oil on cooks line. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Manager corrected.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee/customer bathroom. Provided to manager.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Steamer, stove and bbq appliance not in use and/or not working. Provided education and recommend to Manager to replace or remove.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Found on table wet. Recommend to Manager to place in a sanitizer bucket.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle for Reach in Cooler soiled and make station cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cooks station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Container of marinated chicken in walk-in cooler and bucket of Soy sauce in cool line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In two reach in cooler, walk in cooler and walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the restroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and make station cooler.
Stored food not covered. Multiple item in reach in cooler at cooks line. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered.
Jul 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, cooking equipment on line, shelf on cooks line
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. renewed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cabbage 59f cold holding from last night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on line Chicken wings 47f cold holding, breaded chicken 50f cold holding, advised rapid chill Walk in cooler Beef 54f cold holding, chicken 55f cold holding, shrimp 56f cold holding, chicken 56f cold holding, chicken wings 55f cold holding, pasta 56f cold holding, tofu 55f cold holding, cream cheese 54f cold holding, manager states all food was prepared from freezer today/ and other foods came in on truck today. cabbage 59f cold holding from last night needs to be disposed of Make sure all food keep temperature of 41f or below at all times.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 98f hot holding, pork wonton 98f hot holding, egg drop soup 111f hot holding. advised to rapid heat
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. on cooks line
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice, bulk sugar cb
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has ambient temperature of 55f. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in walk in until it is able to maintain a temperature of 41f or below.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line, in restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, cooking equipment on line, shelf on cooks line
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.