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PULCINELLA PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN MARKET

With 8 documented inspections, PULCINELLA PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN MARKET in PORT ST LUCIE has achieved a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

11510 SW VILLAGE PKWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/24/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13650260

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13556755

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 6 int, 7 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler.
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By pizza station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in 1 door cooler and 3 door reach in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. No contact with food contact surfaces.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Made yesterday-Alfredo sauce 52F cooling, vodka sauce 47F cooling in 3 door reach in cooler.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoes sauce and mushrooms.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Black plastic bag in contact with dough. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grill drawers raw beef with ready to eat pasta. Raw bacon over sauces. Corrected by Operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg with a cracked shell found in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For rice balls at front counter. Made less than 1 hr ago. Time 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. Sauces being cooled in deep metal pots. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to 3 bay sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. For 1 new employee and Owner.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Re-emailed and provided paper copy and filled out top portion by inspector. Corrected On-Site

10/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13556441

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Vodka table cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: No TCS products are stored in cooler. Cooler is currently getting serviced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10893560

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed by inspector. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Vodka table cooler.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged lid containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - Fresh Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2 sinks. Towels placed at one of the sinks. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager stated it just broke and is ordering another one. **Corrective Action Taken**

6/25/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10827118

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**

4/25/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10728605

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer reach in, mozzarella sticks. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar. Owner corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of whole tomatoes. Owner removed.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice balls and spaghetti balls. Owner corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza station. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. All staff currently on site.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cheese cooler (olives and cheeses in containers). Repeat Violation
  • 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. Cooked beef made cold held over 24 hours. Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8729088

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 int, 8 basic

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Inspector found one and recommended to place in cooler that is missing one. Recommend to place an ambient thermometer in all cold holding units. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer 2 door. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between coolers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For homemade mozzarella and sausage found in self service reach in cooler and frozen to go meals. Education provided. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind pizza station cooler.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling. Prepared 6:30 pm last night. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling.
  • 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. Milk. Manager placed date marking stickers. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Manager with paperwork to fill out for pizza and any other items that warrant a time plan. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Olives in reach in self service cooler.
  • 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. Broccoli robbe. Corrected On-Site

6/26/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8322104

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in cooler next to stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near exit and door and kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over bread.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed under prep table in kitchen.