Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood's latest score of 86 sits above the Port St. Lucie average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects found in inside bar area. Manager actively trying to remove flying insects from area. Next day callback. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Found at 0 ppm. Reran dish machine 2x. Found at 0 ppm. Glasses in dish machine at inside bar. Manager is calling to be serviced. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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 cannot be determined. Butter. Manager placed time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Raw steak found in walk in freezer. Per Manager, steaks vacuum packaged less than 48 hours ago. Sous Chef placed date and time on steaks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and water spigot at expo area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Butchering saw is blocking hand washing in prep area. Bucket in hand washing sink next to dish washer. Sous Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. Clams in grill reach in cooler.
01C-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off in reach in cooler #5.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Outside bar ice bin. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of soda gun as black substance found at outside bar. Manager had employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
27
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
18
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sautéed cooler found in the middle of the line. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in the cooler, found at 60F. Manager will not store TCS products until serviced. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Ambient 70-75f no tcs foods in cooler at this time **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ahi tuna Hand half creamer 76F cold holding, crab cakes 65F cold holding
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 77F ambient. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Recommend to place on time plan. Manager placed butter on time. Ahi tuna 67F cold holding Half and half creamer 76F cold holding was sitting out for 2 hours. Crab cakes 65F cold holding made yesterday found in sauté cooler underneath printer. Manager discarded products on site. Feta 45F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler. ***Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Director of Operations, she printed and filled out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach not labeled. Manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO tanks found in office not secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sautéed cooler found in the middle of the line. Manager placed an ambient thermometer in the cooler, found at 60F. Manager will not store TCS products until serviced.
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of multiple meats. Multiple containers of ready to eat sauces. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
43
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp cooked 49f cold holding, employee placed in freezer to rapid chill. Half and half 51f cold holding, Butter sitting out 72f
03A-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. In bar area was corrected. In kitchen area dish machine not properly working. Manager had employee set up three bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in prep area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink not used properly in inside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In mop storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager called trash company to get it replaced
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At outside bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on dishwasher in bar area inside.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
33
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Time extended for 30 days per Kyle K must be submitted with process started to avoid AC at call back. Please submit everything to dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com and cc kyle.kowal@myfloridalicense.com this will be for the sous vide cooking**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For oysters **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishmachine 0ppm 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Underneath prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter no vacuum breaker - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood.
How does Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meating Street Steakhouse & Seafood is inspected around five times per year on average.
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