RUFFINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
1145 SE PT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952 · (561)335-2988
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over pasta manager moved
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheese In walk in
Food stored on floor. Bucket of lettuce and onions manager moved
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In parm cheese
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked meats
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil 71f hot holding, advised to rapid heat been out less than 30 mins
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Working on them
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On salad table
Food stored on floor. Bulk onions
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 400 ++ employee remixed and now 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg over cheese
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ managers certificate expired yesterday. Manager has purchased course must be complied by next unannounced inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Working on them
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back area of kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage sliced 49f cold holding, tomatoes sliced 48f cold holding advised to place in walk in to rapid chill
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse flour bags
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Case water bottles
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.