PULCINELLA PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN MARKET
11510 SW VILLAGE PKWY, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 772-342-6276
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. No contact with food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. No contact with food contact surfaces.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Made yesterday-Alfredo sauce 52F cooling, vodka sauce 47F cooling in 3 door reach in cooler.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoes sauce and mushrooms.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Black plastic bag in contact with dough. Education provided.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grill drawers raw beef with ready to eat pasta. Raw bacon over sauces. Corrected by Operator.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg with a cracked shell found in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
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. For rice balls at front counter. Made less than 1 hr ago. Time marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sauces being cooled in deep metal pots. Education provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to 3 bay sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
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. For 1 new employee and Owner.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Re-emailed and provided paper copy and filled out top portion by inspector.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By pizza station. Employee removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in 1 door cooler and 3 door reach in cooler. Operator covered items.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Vodka table cooler.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - Fresh Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2 sinks. Towels placed at one of the sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager stated it just broke and is ordering another one.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed by inspector.
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. Vodka table cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Removed by employee.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged lid containers.
Jun 25, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris.
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of whole tomatoes. Owner removed.
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. Rice balls and spaghetti balls. Owner corrected.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza station.
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. All staff currently on site.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cheese cooler (olives and cheeses in containers).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made cold held over 24 hours. Manager date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links).
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris.
Stored food not covered. In freezer reach in, mozzarella sticks. Manager covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar. Owner corrected.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling. Prepared 6:30 pm last night. Manager discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling.
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. Manager placed date marking stickers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Manager with paperwork to fill out for pizza and any other items that warrant a time plan.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Olives in reach in self service cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli robbe.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Inspector found one and recommended to place in cooler that is missing one. Recommend to place an ambient thermometer in all cold holding units.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer 2 door.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between coolers. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt. Manager corrected.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For homemade mozzarella and sausage found in self service reach in cooler and frozen to go meals. Education provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind pizza station cooler.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in cooler next to stove.
Ceiling tile missing. Near exit and door and kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oil.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over bread.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed under prep table in kitchen.
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.