ZEST KITCHEN AND BAR
Saint Lucie West Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34986
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
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. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee/guest bathrooms. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen next to stove. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook's line. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of fryer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to hand washing sink.
- 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. Half and half. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. Educated. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to stove.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On Cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer door.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Found in a clean pan. Informed Cook to place in laundry once soiled. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and raw fish in sautéed reach in cooler. Informed Cook to cover once it is not a working cooler. Greens and other items on shelf in walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Sauté station.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing containing raw egg. All menus have been corrected with asterisk. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid and brown liquid not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and yeast Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and yeast Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 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. Has books Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: Has class scheduled **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for panko Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grill station Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Black reach in cooler at wait station Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and yeast Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw salmon stored over cooked lamb in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in wait staff cooler 46F. Manager discarded. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All they have is when they took test no proof of certification. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Microwave soiled with old food. Slicer guard soiled with old food. 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. Has books 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. 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. Corn beef made Friday. Several food items in the walk in cooler not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
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.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup over prep table in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored under walk in freezer shelves. Also, case of oil stored on floor in dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on fans in walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser not labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/13/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).