Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

1145 Se Pt St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria's latest score of 86 sits above the Port St. Lucie average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked meats **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic oil 71f hot holding, advised to rapid heat been out less than 30 mins

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Working on them **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On salad table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk onions

08B-38-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 3, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case water bottles **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area

36-32-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to cover raw chicken

21-05-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.

How does Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 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 Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ruffino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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