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ST LUCIE DRAFT HOUSE

6630 S FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Pt St Lucie FL 34952 · (561)460-2338

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats210
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602028
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Employee removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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--2018014238Mar 6, 2018Mar 27, 2018$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 3 near hand washing sink at inside bar. Manager cleaned and sanitized area, and removed all.
High priority/35A-02-8/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar and kitchen. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. From pipe of hand washing sink in kitchen. Per Manager, plumber is on their way and employee placed a container under pipe to capture water.
Basic/29-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen. Employee removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing cooler Ranch 69F cold holding, Cole slaw 57F cold holding, blue cheese 69F cold holding. Sitting out less than 4 hours. Rapid chill to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler grill.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler #2.
Basic/36-22-4
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
1 dead, small flying insects found landing on ice at bar. Manager had employee remove all ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Yellowfin tuna 16 pieces and ice at bar rear side.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 55F
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 55F. Manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand washing sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice. Employee date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
2 ice bins not inverted or in a protected manner on outside ice machine. Recommend to make sure to protect from outside elements and use covers, wax deli paper, and/ or tray to keep food contact surfaces clean. Manager placed deli paper.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Yellowfin tuna.
Basic/06-09-1
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where cracked tile is on front of fryers in kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fryers in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. Manager printed and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/ 4 certificates are expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk -in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 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. Reading 0ppm. Manager swapped chemicals and primed. Now reading 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo cooler: Sour cream 47f. For 2 hours. Manager tossed. Walk in cooler #1: Beef barley soup 47 cold holding Potato salad 46f. Cold holding Half and half 48f. Cold holding Raw Shrimp 48 cold holding Raw chicken 47 cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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/ 4 certificates are expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf made saturday
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in eggs
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk -in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees change gloves between tasks, not wash hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoe soup 126 F. Informed Manager for reheat. Baked potatoe soup 157 F, second temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles coolers by fryer station and handles of walk in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dish machine station.
Basic/36-73-4
Open dumpster lid. Informed Manager.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of lettuce and oranges in walk-in cooler. Informed Manager.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryers.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over whipped margarine in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sweet potatoes found at 109f cooked more than 4 hours Manager disposed
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter made with milk 60f cold holding, advised to rapid chill sliced cheese 56f cold holding, 2nd temperature 40f corrected potato 46f cold holding, marinara 45f cold holding, coleslaw 44f cold holding, French onion 46f cold holding, potato soup 56f cooling, French onion 56f cold holding, ad vises to rapid chill cooler was going through defrost and items were placed in hot and cooling. Advised to cool in a water bath and change defrost cycle. Walk in cooler is at temperature. Advised to keep temperature log.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potatoes 108f hot holding, made at 11am manager put in garbage
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bar shelf with drinks
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on started menu advised to mark
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and onion in storage area
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/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.