PASTAIO 00
10472 SW VILLAGE CENTER DR, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 561-506-0529
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects found. 2 landed on unused pasta machine. Next unannounced. Manager attempted to removed flies and removed machine from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025032820 | Feb 4, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2016013610 | Jan 28, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | $320 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomatoes sauce.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ B.B
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 present.
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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. N.B 3/2026 and J.E 4/26.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pasta maker.
Food stored on floor. Mariana in walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 set missing.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Some not marked.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 employees present.
Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawer handle.
Food stored on floor. 2 Bulk pasta sauce.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter under hood system. Manager stated it was ordered off of Amazon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small black fan.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
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Pasta prep table lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over pasta sauce in walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Clam and mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Some not marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. And soda nozzle at bar. Operator moved can opener to get cleaned.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 employees present.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Green substance.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid at front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Near back exit door.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in a Walmart bag found in 1 door standing cooler. Manager removed and educated employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. at bar employee drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawer handle.
Food stored on floor. 2 Bulk pasta sauce.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter under hood system. Manager stated it was ordered off of Amazon.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small black fan.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee placing unwashed tomatoes in container before washing. Education provided. Employee corrected.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Tooth picks uncovered at front counter. Owner removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ B.B 6-25-20
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found. 2 landed on unused pasta machine. Next unannounced. Manager attempted to removed flies and removed machine from kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 4 ounces Raw chicken 8 pounds. butter 63F cold holding, raw chicken 63F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - Heavy whipping cream 72F cold holding; Salad 47F cold holding, Cooked ribs 50F cold holding, out of temp less than 4 hours. Lasagna 50F cold holding Advised to rapid chill. butter 63F cold holding, raw chicken 63F cold holding in cooler more than 4 hours. Walk in cooler Per Manager and Chef just had a produce delivery and was in and out of cooler within last hour. Cooked pasta 47F cooling made 1 hour ago, soup 63F cold holding, cooked sausage 55F cold holding, raw salmon 50F cold holding.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Manager placed tags with products.
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. Per Manager, opened Tuesday. Manager corrected.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ B.B 6-25-20
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Cleaned in dish machine.
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. Sauté cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Manager placed on crate.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1. Removed by manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small pizza cooler.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
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. T.G 11-19-23
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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. Emailed procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In storage.
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/. Operator removed three compartment sink from bar area and added dish machine.
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. T.G 11-19-23
Food stored on floor. Box of liquid eggs in walk in cooler. Raw beef Pizza dough Pancetta in walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority9 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked ribs made 2/2 56F cooling, cooked pasta 65F made yesterday. Cooked pasta 56F cooling made at 8 am found at 2 pm, cooked meatballs 46F cooling made last night, cooked pasta 47F cooling made at 8 am, Mariana sauce made yesterday 46-47F cooling
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken behind raw shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to Marianna sauce. Raw shell eggs over Ready to eat dressings in walk in cooler. Manager corrected.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked ribs made 2/2 56F cooling, cooked pasta 65F made yesterday. Cooked pasta 56F cooling made at 8 am found at 2 pm, cooked meatballs 46F cooling made last night, cooked pasta 47F cooling made at 8 am, Mariana sauce made yesterday 46-47F cooling
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs made 2/2 56F cooling, cooked pasta 65F made yesterday. Cooked pasta 56F cooling made at 8 am found at 2 pm, cooked meatballs 46F cooling made last night, cooked pasta 47F cooling made at 8 am, Mariana sauce made yesterday 46-47F cooling. Next day callback per Supervisor.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken stock found at 112-128F. Manager reheated and placed in hot holding unit. Manager raised unit up and rechecked and found at 128F. Manager voluntarily discarded.
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.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Manager placed tag.
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. Emailed procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In storage.
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/. Operator removed three compartment sink from bar area and added dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs.
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. T.G 11-19-23
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler Middle pick up station cooler. Ambient temp probe reads 76F
Food stored on floor. Box of liquid eggs in walk in cooler. Raw beef Pizza dough Pancetta in walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in Marinara sauce in walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Middle pick up station cooler and pizza station cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk pasta flours. In pizza station.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Found at 0 ppm. Reran 3x times. Did not reach proper ppm. Informed Manager to use three compartment sink until dish machine is serviced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager unable to print at this time.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line. Informed Manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cover missing at expo/middle cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Fire roasted peppers strips. Employee segregated can.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Reran 3x times. Did not reach proper ppm. Informed Manager to use three compartment sink until dish machine is serviced.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meat lasagna 46F cold holding, meat sauce 51-55F cold holding, cooked ribs 46F-47F cold holding, cooked ribs 51F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat lasagna 46F cold holding raw salmon 39F cold holding, cooked ribs 46F-47F cold holding all made yesterday. Manager stated cooler was recently serviced. Recommend to Manager to place leftovers or other tcs products in freezer or ice bath.
Clam/mussel/ tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Manager fixed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.
4 Dead roaches on premises. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin inside in server station room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager unable to print at this time.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line. Informed Manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cover missing at expo/middle cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in pantry and sauté cooler. Manager removed water.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw fish in walk in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in side sauce in walk in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at bar area. Manager states coke is coming to fix line.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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, re-ran 100ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf in kitchen
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. In the hand sink near dishwasher
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
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.