SOUTH FLORIDA RESTAURANT &BAR
1622 SW BAYSHORE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · 7725301001
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025026735 | Feb 25, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dated.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee on cook line washed off hands in 3 bay sink. Education provided.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided some.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Manager provided.
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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. Provided paper copies. 2 Employees signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine. Manager corrected.
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. Jean.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Legumes cooked yesterday. Manager dated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and gaskets of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large pot and grill not in use found in the back of establishment.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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. gravy 47F cooling found in walk in cooler. Per Operator made last night.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 66F cold holding. In freezer section - Roast beef 3 pounds Yuca 4 pounds Hash browns 2 pounds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 66F cold holding. Made last night. Milk was voluntarily discarded by Operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gravy in walk in cooler was covered. Education provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting Board on cooks line.
Handwash sink next to bulk ice machine not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by pots.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector panel. Operator cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks. Operator removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In storage area on dry racks and large pot on top of 2 door standing cooler.
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. Standing white 2 door cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing.
Stored food not covered. Raw Pork in reach in freezer. And in standing 2 door cooler raw oxtail.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In freezer of white standing 2 door cooler - Roast beef, Yuca, Hash browns.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe under sink in kitchen not connected. Employee fixed.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind trash can in front counter area/ ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents under hood system.
Feb 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding. Pancake mix and sausage gravy made on Sunday. Found in standing refrigerator in kitchen. Employee discarded items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. No asterisk indicating served raw/undercooked. Manager placed asterisk on all menus.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and beans and cooked oxtail found in walk in cooler. Black beans found in reach in cooler. All times made Sunday per Operator. Manager corrected.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle.
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. Standing refrigerator in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Manager removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind trash can in front counter area/ ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manger removed and placed in three compartment sink to clean and sanitize.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents under hood system.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf on storage area next to reach in 2 door freezer.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler.
Jul 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway.
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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding. Found in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Goat gravy 84f hot holding. Rechecked oxtail gravy 169f reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer has left over food debris, can opener needs cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bag and bowl found at sink. Removed by inspector.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed towels at sink. Sink outside of kitchen.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee labeled items found in walk in cooler cooked on site with date labels.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Staff member placed soap at sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway.
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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kids toy and apron stored next to baking equipment.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw chicken no longer thawed found at 70f in 3C sink. Employee removed and placed on cooking table,e to marinate and cook.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelving in kitchen.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen next to stove and 3C sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled found in storage area.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bottle drinks
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish still frozen manager placed in refrigerator
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 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. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerator in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Flat top in dripping grease in to bucket on floor. Grease tray missing to catch over flow of grease and debris
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in all coolers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking when on
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.