THE HOWLING ROOSTER
Northwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34986
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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. Bulk machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Unit not properly holing temperature and cooks are using ice water to hold food make sure all food is held at 41f or below **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **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 2024-03-19: **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 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
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. Bulk machine
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not maintain 41f or below. Must make sure unit is at 41 or below Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 56f cold holding , cooked onions 57f cold holding , cooked peppers and onions 58f cold holding , sliced turkey 61f cold holding ,sliced ham 60f cold holding , coleslaw 55f cold holding , mushrooms 54f cold holding ,sliced cheese 53f cold holding , sliced tomatoes 55f cold holding , chili relish 55f cold holding , Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals hanging over bag in a box
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoops stored in sink
- 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.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Admin Complaint
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding , spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding , cut tomatoes 54f cold holding , turkey 54f cold holding , sliced cheese 57f cold holding , chicken salad 55f cold holding , All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Sliced turkey 60F cold holding Cole slaw 50F cold holding Cheese 60 F cold holding Onions cooked 59 F cold holding Ham 60 F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 59F cold holding Peppers 58 F cold holding Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Sliced Cheese 50F cold holding Sliced Ham 48F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 46F cold holding All food placed in cooler about 30 minutes ago. Employee placed ice bath under all food items. Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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 2023-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
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 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding , spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding , cut tomatoes 54f cold holding , turkey 54f cold holding , sliced cheese 57f cold holding , chicken salad 55f cold holding , All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Sliced turkey 60F cold holding Cole slaw 50F cold holding Cheese 60 F cold holding Onions cooked 59 F cold holding Ham 60 F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 59F cold holding Peppers 58 F cold holding Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **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 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
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.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both sinks in kitchen
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
- 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over sauce in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding , spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding , cut tomatoes 54f cold holding , turkey 54f cold holding , sliced cheese 57f cold holding , chicken salad 55f cold holding , All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).