Eat SafelyIn Florida

TAVOLA

1672 SE PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772-335-0344

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602986
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 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.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over dressing
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and tomatoes and lettuce over cooked wings and garlic knots
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 44f cold holding, meatballs 45f cold holding, Employee had cooler open advised to rapid chill and watch temperature of walk in cooler to make sure it is cooling properly
High priority/03A-02-5
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. New employee emailed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High priority/41-10-4/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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Apr 17, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 49f cold holding, employee placed in walk in cooler to fast chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Light not functioning. Under hood
Basic/36-62-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/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.