PORTSIDE PUB AND GRILL
717 COOLIDGE ST, Sebastian FL 32958 · 954-995-3974
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since August 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 one fly in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found one fly in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over butter in back household reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used to dump drinks.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to owner.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles for two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting. Moved to wash.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer next to desk in office torn gasket. White reach in freezer in kitchen torn gasket.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting in kitchen missing covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance in office. Reach in cooler in office gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Three door reach in freezer in office gaskets soiled with debris. Vent hood covers soiled with debris. Reach in freezer near triple sink soiled gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old labels, moved to wash.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by triple sink soiled bottom shelf, food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler for produce in office has standing water bottom shelf.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink. Server filled pitcher in hand wash sink Educated server
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Ladies room near men's room
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket salad make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris 2 door reach in freezer kitchen Gaskets reach in freezer Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs 2 door reach in freezer kitchen
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cut lettuce. White refrigerator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
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. Candice and Keith
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop frozen mussels and spices
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and fish kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters All gaskets
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted
Stored food not covered. Frozen mussels. Reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish in still water Educated. Still frozen
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw repackaged fish over pre cooked chicken. Reach in freezer
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. Forgot to put time added time
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. Issac
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop frozen mussels
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. Salmon vacuum seal not broken.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in glass cooler
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No shield. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Gasket 2 door reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Frozen mussels
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked shrimp
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink. Educated
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. Sent copy to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table and freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 22, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop steak seasoning and rice
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer several Hood filters Bottom reach in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Steak seasoning and rice
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing pork at room temperature still frozen
Oct 3, 2023□ 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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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates are missing information.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over equipment in storage rooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled Multiple soiled gaskets
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm in triple sink at bar. Operator remade to 200ppm
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cobia in reach in cooler on cook line is fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen garlic spread with cooked vegetables (81°F - 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. Emailed
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. Emailed paperwork
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates are missing information.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over equipment in storage rooms
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. Cobia in reach in cooler on cook line is fully thawed in vacuum sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of cooking oil and bags of cornmeal on the floor in storage area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over kitchen. Shield is hanging
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled Multiple soiled gaskets
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef in pot of standing water near dish area. Case of fish in camping cooler being thawed
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.