CHILL AT THE CAY
CHILL AT THE CAY located in PORT ST LUCIE has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 4 reports on file
11251 SW WINDING RIDGE BLVD, PORT ST LUCIE 34987
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/24/2026· 2w ago
Inspection #: 3654070
Call Back - Complied2/20/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13483431
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 5 int, 7 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Condiment cooler. Ambient 45-47F. Maintenance is fixing on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed. Please use cups with lids and straw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawers cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Demi glaze still frozen thawing in standing water container on rolling cart. Education provided. Chef placed in 3 bay sink. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed onions in walk in cooler. Chef corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Potatoes salad, sour cream, pico.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes salad 47F cold holding, pico 46F cold holding found in condiment cooler. Butter 71F cold holding. Per chef, sitting our on counter for 15 mins. Butter pact 73F cold holding. Since 10:30am. Employee placed in freezer. Advised to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes and dry rack.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access system online for training. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Located in their systems online handbook. Manager unable to access at this. Warning
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Chef provided tags for mussels. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in freezer - multiple glazes, soup, sauces not date marked. Cooked ground beef made Sunday. Chef dated. Corrected On-Site
10/7/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13483314
Met Inspection Standards2 int
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Hot temp dish washer. Manager states on order. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved hand washing sink and added ice bin to bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Spoke with Operator and Plan Reviewer Mary. Per Mary, Operator sent in plans and are still in the process of approval. Please have plans available and updated by next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
8/5/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10905017
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 5 int, 5 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf in kitchen. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found in stand water 80F. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area hand washing sink. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados. Educated. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose attached at three compartment sink. Manager removed. If attaching please add vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. House made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Nova Lox on menu. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Hot temp dish washer. Manager states on order. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved hand washing sink and added ice bin to bar area. Warning
- 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. Emailed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning