POT BELLI DELI (THE)

POT BELLI DELI (THE) has 10 health inspections on file for its FORT PIERCE location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

101 N 4 ST STE 20

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13665640

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

4/2/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13664821

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 13 on window sill 1 on floor on back exit door Operator is removing and cleaning area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 1 in front of oven on floor. Operator removed and cleaning and sanitize. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

4/2/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13665538

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

4/2/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13664320

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 13 on window sill 1 on floor on back exit door Operator is removing and cleaning area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13509708

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - 1 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups at server station.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa and American cheese.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78F cold holding single door front counter. Make table cooler - butter 48F cold holding, slice cheese 47F cold holding, salsa 45F cold holding, raw shell eggs 50F cold holding cheddar cheese sliced 44F cold holding, America cheese 42F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill some items as discussed with Manager. Manager discarded salsa and sliced American cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Plastic bags in back area hand washing sink.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Shawn S. Employee signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach and soap not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles.

9/2/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10873090

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's/ employee. Repeat Violation
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised to replace unclean water on cook's line.

2/26/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8829395

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees/Men's bathroom.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Reran and primed 2x more times. Found at 0 ppm. Manager will call EcoLab to service. Three compartment sink is already set up and in use.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open coffee cup, vitamins, stored on shelf. Informed Manager. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food products in pickle bucket containers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

7/15/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8791507

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave and inside of oven.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook changes gloves, no hand washing.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs stored over bottled drinks and glasses in Walk in cooler.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

2/20/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8496818

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of double glass door cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of grits and batter. Informed Operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

9/11/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8375476

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside bulk sugar container.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time, shared trash dumpster
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw chicken fried steak stored over/not properly separated from sliced deli meat in the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw shell eggs and bacon stored over bottled drinks Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pads at 79 F for service. Educated operator on Time Control plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage gravy needs date labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green / black debris on inside of ice machine
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site