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SANTA LUCIA RIVER CLUB

3325 SE BALLANTRAE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772-398-0888

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602186
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants about 4 on microwave. Manager called maintenance.
High priority/35A-09-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021005373Jan 27, 2021Feb 26, 2021$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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 2nd ppm 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey marked 2-3 disposed of product
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Turkey marked 2-3 disposed
High priority/01B-13-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee chained all
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. In freezer, removed and placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line, cooked cleaned up
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Duck raw above cooked vegetables
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box on the floor in bar
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheeses on line
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken raw 50f cold holding, pasta 46f cold holding, milk 50f cold holding, Employees were in and out of walk in this am, advised to get an ambient thermometer for the inside and monitor temperatures. Rapid chill products out of temperature
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Dishwasher
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheeses on line
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By bulk ice machine
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bag in a box
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 still low ppm. Do not use dish machine until it reaches 50-100ppm. Must use three bay sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 18, 2024 · Dish washer has a short and they ordered parts and waiting to get them in Time Extended
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 still low ppm. Do not use dish machine until it reaches 50-100ppm. Must use three bay sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants about 4 on microwave. Manager called maintenance.
High priority/35A-09-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili 8-24-24 manager disposed of products
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chili marked 8-24-24 manager disposed of products
High priority/01B-24-5
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Water on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over fries
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site

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.