Davinci's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Davinci's Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Davinci's Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Port St. Lucie restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. In cabinets in front area
41-25-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Brownies by front counter
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area
36-32-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen area
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in cooks area
23-03-4
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken hot holding 105F, operator stated it's been 1 hour, operator discarded. Suggested adding to time plan if he doesn't keep past 4 hours
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in upright freezer by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor front counter, operator states pizza boxes are being made for night shift. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Total 54 dead roaches found 2 dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink, 2 dead roaches on wall under prep table 1 dead roach under prep table 6 dead roach under steam table on floor 4 dead roach under hand sink on floor 9 dead roach under prep table by dishmachine 10 dead roaches on floor under dish machine 4 dead roaches under table near back door 2 dead roaches on floor near cabinets by exit to kitchen 1 dead roach in cabinet near exit door to kitchen 1 dead roach on top of salad bar sneeze guard 2 dead roaches on floor near salad bar 3 dead roaches in cabinet under ice tea machine 5 dead roaches on floor by front door 2 dead roaches on floor by pizza station **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pizza boxes on floor **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Making pizza boxes on table outside front area. Educated and brought inside.
25-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Veal thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw veal over sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees f. Pasta 88f cold holding, chicken breaded 78f cold holding , manager disposed of products and is adding them to time plan **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Salads determined made less than 30 minutes ago. Revised plan with manager
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm must set up and use three bay sink until unit has proper reading
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, sauce in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pasta bowls by front
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to hand sink
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In yeast **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
27
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter cut 45f cold holding , ricotta 50f cold holding , Delivery less than 1 hour
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Davinci's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Davinci's Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Davinci's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Davinci's Restaurant.
How does Davinci's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Davinci's Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Davinci's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Davinci's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Davinci's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Davinci's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Davinci's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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