PIEHOLE WOOD FIRED PIZZA
7240 S US HWY 1, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 440-541-6844
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flys in bar area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 reran 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fresh mozzarella, raw breaded chicken over cooked onions Employee moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table, employee moved
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand Sink in bar
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan needs to be dusted
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, employee moved
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. 0ppm reran machine 100ppm
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drink line draining in to hand sink in bar area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda hose going directly over hand sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above prep table
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Acknowledge kitchen 0 ppm replaced chemical and reran 100ppm. Bar dish machine 0ppm primed machine and now 100ppm
Live, small flying insects found 2 flys in bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 67f-101f hot holding was put out less than 30 mins ago 3:05, clarified butter 139f hot holding, reheated butter 171f reheat
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless cleaner stored by pots and plates
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dough hook in sink
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/
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.
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 rest room
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Soda gun has no holder at bar area.
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box soda
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground sausage 46f cold holding, green peppers 45f cold holding, shredded cheese 46f cold holding, whipping cream 48f cold holding. Manager placed items in freezer. Temperatures were taken less than 2 hours ago.
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. Manager made less than a hour ago time marked.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. In the kitchen in multiple area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Light fixture in walk in cooler and cooler fan guards.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared mall area.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of sauce in walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pot in sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.