SPIROS TAVERNA
10511 SW VILLAGE CENTER DR, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 772-800-5991
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 visits since November 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. 1 found near kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021021512 | Mar 31, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 1 found near kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 36 butter pacts.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73F cold holding. Sitting out since this morning per employee. Manager discarded 36 pacts.
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/. 5 present. Manager arrived during inspection.
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Food stored in a prohibited area. Cut, uncooked potatoes stored under prep table next to dish machine. Education provided and removed.
In-use scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed.
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Grits 109f cooling for more then 2 hours employee discarded
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Grits found after2 hours above 100 employee disposed of products
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Items have been in cooler since 7 am no temperatures were taken through out day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to pepperoncinis, oil, and above prep table, sanitizer stored above single service condiments, manager moved items
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on prep area table educated
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Case of crackers and sugar packs
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. unwashed produced over washed and ready to eat produce
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ 5 present. Manager arrived during inspection.
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. Jen. Signed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ice cream in 3 door standing freezer. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill drawers gaskets.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Manager closed.
Oct 20, 2025□ 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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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Found in kitchen where floor tile is cracked. Showed Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of standing 3 door coolers.
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Employee replaced bottle and reran and primed and found at 100 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter packets front counter. Condiment cooler - Tzatziki sauce 58F cold holding, sour cream 48F cold holding. In cooler from over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets one set out for less than 2 hours. Found at 72F. Operator voluntarily discarded packets. Condiment cooler - feta 47F cold holding advised to rapid chill. Tzatziki sauce 58F cold holding, sour cream 48F cold holding. In cooler from over night, Per Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed towels.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Condiment cooler. Manager called to get cooler serviced.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Publix ice cream found in reach in cooler. Manager corrected.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Found in kitchen where floor tile is cracked. Showed Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of standing 3 door coolers.
Unwashed vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food lettuce cut and pre washed found in 3 door standing cooler. Manager corrected.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 76F cold holding. Found outside on cart. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed 2 servers placing dirty dishes at dish washing area and no hand washing after before going back to picking up clean plates. Informed Operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon. 2 pieces. Staff discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 76F cold holding. Found outside on cart. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water and ice from glass onto hand washing sink. Educated provided to staff member.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
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/. 5 present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided napkins.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed establishment is missing a hand washing sink next to/ in view of soda machine with ice bin. Operator also has a dish machine and not a three compartment sink. Operator is to submit updated plans to plan review.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin.
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. 2 pieces of salmon. Education provided.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Ran twice. Found at 0 ppm. Manager was able to find a new bottle of bleach and was able to reran and primed. Found at 50 ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Found at 0 ppm. Reran 3x with Manager. Manager hooked up bleach and was found at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Spinach pies 90-95F. Manager stated the process and inspector provided options. Manager placed pies on a time plan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer had food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes found in sink on cooks line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chemical test kit Manager has is expired.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on cooks line. Manager cleaned.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line. Removed by Cook.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Informed Manager.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). To-go containers outside on mobile cart uncovered. Manager discarded.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat foods in reach in refrigerator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with marinator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by triple sink has calamari defrosting in it.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy lime scale build up inside dishwasher
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor under equipment and under drink station front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area has heavy black mold like substance accumulation
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.