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RICK'S DINER

RICK'S DINER located in PORT ST LUCIE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

466 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD STE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10894020

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. Cleaned by employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is falling off wall and owner has called to get serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle at front server station is missing for hot water. Owner has called to get handle replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter. Printed copy. Posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large black fan.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed over condiments and desserts in walk in cooler. Owner moved items. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Walter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10863420

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: 2 light bulbs **Time Extended**

6/19/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10739756

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler at front counter. Manager placed one in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. 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. For J.C. Employee and Manager signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

1/23/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10762755

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cook's line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager placed one in reach in cooler and is waiting for order to come in to place more in other reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**

1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10760292

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ware washing rack.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in small reach-in freezer on cook's line.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager placed one in reach in cooler and is waiting for order to come in to place more in other reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Reran and primed 3x, found at 0 ppm. Manager placed call to Ecolab and employee started to set up three compartment sink. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 strawberry. Manager disposed.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10738495

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and Men's bathroom. Informed Manager.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small reach in cooler at front counter.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket solution found at 200ppm for 2 buckets. Manager corrected and found both sanitizer buckets at 100ppm. 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. 3 Gallons of milk. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site