Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market, the earliest from 2024. Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market's latest score is in line with the Port St. Lucie average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
82
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 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
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
14
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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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. Vodka table cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: No TCS products are stored in cooler. Cooler is currently getting serviced. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of whole tomatoes. Owner removed.
01B-01-4
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. Rice balls and spaghetti balls. Owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made cold held over 24 hours. Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. All staff currently on site.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cheese cooler (olives and cheeses in containers). **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer reach in, mozzarella sticks. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar. Owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Jun 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in cooler next to stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near exit and door and kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over bread.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed under prep table in kitchen.
14-06-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market 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 Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pulcinella Pizzeria and Italian Market is inspected around five times per year on average.
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