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SUSIE Q'S

263 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952 · 772-878-8228

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6601898
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over potatoes, French toast mix over vegetables, employee moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Hose line was not all the way down. Inspector fixed and reran and primed found at 50ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked raw shell eggs with glove, then removed one glove and did not wash hands before continuing to work on orders. Advised to remember to wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk in cooler linen over onions. Operator removed.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator unable to find. Emailed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's.
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 In kitchen. Operator secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Cut potatoes in pan. Employee corrected.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup handle in sugar.
Basic/10-01-5
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili. Walk in cooler no date
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave no Handel
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Country fried steak. Reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In freezer bag of muffins
High priority/14-31-5
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled and printed form
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potatoes on line
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict, in the process of reprinting menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In breakfast potatoes, a plate being used
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict employee put mark next to Benedict on menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marissa expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks shelf
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups stored on floor in hallway
Basic/25-05-4/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.