DALE AREPA BAR & HEALTHY BISTRO
With 3 inspections documented, DALE AREPA BAR & HEALTHY BISTRO maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in PORT SAINT LUCIE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1224 SW GATLIN BLVD UNIT # 113, PORT SAINT LUCIE 34953
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899376
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 8 seats currently inside and in outside patio area is an additional 26 per employee on site. Emailed seating evaluation form. Current business license is at 15 seats.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zapper hanging off wall above shelf that holds clean items.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy. Posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 door standing cooler. Provided printed copy. Employee posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold make reach in cooler.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From handwashing sink in kitchen. Pipe was disconnected. Employee reconnected. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used to cover arepas. Education provided. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Heavy whipping cream. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plantains in 2 door standing cooler was covered after being cooked. Education provided and cover removed by Inspector. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed eggs being cooked in different way from menu. Per employee, customers are able to request how they want their eggs to be cooked. Provided printed copy of consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. For D.U 9/8/25
Inspection Date: 5/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748638
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 hand washing sinks in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken and beef in 3CS at room temperature. Packaged Beef still frozen. Raw chicken thawed. Employee thawing chicken since 7am, Found at 11:05 am. Educated staff. Employee removed beef to thaw properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken thawed at room temperature.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. R.L. Manager stated he is currently working on updating.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1 Chair, trash, and bin. Employee removed bin from sink. Corrected On-Site