SOUTH FLORIDA RESTAURANT &BAR
1622 Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34984
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind trash can in front counter area/ ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents under hood system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle. **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. Standing refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind trash can in front counter area/ ice machine.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manger removed and placed in three compartment sink to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf on storage area next to reach in 2 door freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding. Pancake mix and sausage gravy made on Sunday. Found in standing refrigerator in kitchen. Employee discarded items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. No asterisk indicating served raw/undercooked. Manager placed asterisk on all menus. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 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 rice and beans and cooked oxtail found in walk in cooler. Black beans found in reach in cooler. All times made Sunday per Operator. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Owner stated she will sell items. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Found unused equipment outside/ back of restaurant. Operator stated she listed items for sale but has not sold items as of yet. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Owner stated she will sell items. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
10
Basic
12
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 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. Kids toy and apron stored next to baking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw chicken no longer thawed found at 70f in 3C sink. Employee removed and placed on cooking table,e to marinate and cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelving in kitchen.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen next to stove and 3C sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled found in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding. Found in walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding **Warning**
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Goat gravy 84f hot holding. Rechecked oxtail gravy 169f reheating. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer has left over food debris, can opener needs cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bag and bowl found at sink. Removed by inspector. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed towels at sink. Sink outside of kitchen. **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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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. Employee labeled items found in walk in cooler cooked on site with date labels. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Staff member placed soap at sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 26 total violations (4 high priority, 10 intermediate, 12 basic).