RISE & GRIND CAFE
Southwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34986
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/women's.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave on cook's line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam hot cups in storage area in kitchen and plastic lids in back storage room. Found on floor.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Storage area of dry goods.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can Corned beef hash.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated cook. Cook removed gloves and hand washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 47F cold holding. Cook removed from cooler 5 mins ago. Recommend to rapid chill or place on time plan. Employee placed container in an ice bath. Rechecked 43F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In expo and grill reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and lox on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In expo and grill reach in coolers. **Warning**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine/dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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. Expo cooler ambient digital thermometer reading 47-48F. Cooler doors are left open on cook's line. Recommend to keep closed as much as possible. And walk in cooler ambient thermometer reading 50F. Rechecked expo cooler digital thermometer found at 38-41F. **Warning**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half and half found in cooler. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 line cooks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and printed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to iced tea machine. And missing in employee's men and women's restroom. Emailed sign to Operator. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Expo cooler raw hamburger 51F cold holding was left in cooler overnight. Manager discarded. Walk in cooler chicken salad 51F cold holding, Cole slaw 50F cold holding, macorni salad 50F cold holding. cooked mushrooms 50F cold holding, ham steaks 50F cold holding. sloppy Joe 60F cold holding, chorizo 50F cold holding, corn beef hash 50F cold holding, sliced ham 55 F cold holding, Cook discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 52F cold holding opens this morning, chicken salad 51F cold holding, Cole slaw 50F cold holding, macorni salad 50F cold holding. Door was older open for multiple deliveries made this morning. Rechecked chicken salad 50F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 50F cold holding, ham steaks 50F cold holding. Macaroni salad 50F cold holding, tuna salad 50F cold holding, watermelon 50F cold holding, raw hamburger 51F cold holding. Was placed in cooler this morning. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed items in an ice bath. Grill reach in cooler sloppy Joe 60F cold holding, chorizo 50F cold holding, corn beef hash 50F cold holding, sliced ham 55F cold holding. Cook discarded. Expo cooler raw hamburger 51F cold holding was left in cooler overnight. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict and lox on menu. **Warning**
- 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. Cole slaw, macaroni salad, and chicken salad. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).