Fernando's Dockside Grille

2214 Se Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fernando's Dockside Grille seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Fernando's Dockside Grille's latest score of 74 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. From cooler

31A-10-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In main kitchen area

36-34-5

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood

36-62-4

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

23-03-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over cooked asparagus **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in a box soda on floor

08B-38-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fernando's Dockside Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fernando's Dockside Grille on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Fernando's Dockside Grille compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Fernando's Dockside Grille most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Fernando's Dockside Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fernando's Dockside Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fernando's Dockside Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fernando's Dockside Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fernando's Dockside Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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