Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro

1224 Sw Gatlin Blvd Unit # 113, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro's latest score of 95 sits above the Port St. Lucie average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups found near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**

25-05-4

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken thawed at room temperature.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. R.L. Manager stated he is currently working on updating.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1 Chair, trash, and bin. Employee removed bin from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 hand washing sinks in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken and beef in 3CS at room temperature. Packaged Beef still frozen. Raw chicken thawed. Employee thawing chicken since 7am, Found at 11:05 am. Educated staff. Employee removed beef to thaw properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Dec 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On front counter

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro.

How does Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dale Arepa Bar & Healthy Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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