South Florida Restaurant &Bar
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited South Florida Restaurant &Bar 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 missing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding. Pancake mix and sausage gravy made on Sunday. Found in standing refrigerator in kitchen. Employee discarded items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake mix 49F cold holding, sausage gravy 49F cold holding, milk 49F cold holding **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu. No asterisk indicating served raw/undercooked. Manager placed asterisk on all menus. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and beans and cooked oxtail found in walk in cooler. Black beans found in reach in cooler. All times made Sunday per Operator. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/ guest bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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. Standing refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind trash can in front counter area/ ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manger removed and placed in three compartment sink to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf on storage area next to reach in 2 door freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
29
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Owner stated she will sell items. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Found unused equipment outside/ back of restaurant. Operator stated she listed items for sale but has not sold items as of yet. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Owner stated she will sell items. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
47
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Goat gravy 84f hot holding. Rechecked oxtail gravy 169f reheating. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked fried turkey 68f cold holding, cooked rice 69f cold holding, cooked goat 56f cold holding, fried pork 56f cold holding, black rice 56f cold holding, white rice 63f cold holding, shredded cheese 56f cold holding. Found in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Employee labeled items found in walk in cooler cooked on site with date labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Staff member placed soap at sink.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer has left over food debris, can opener needs cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bag and bowl found at sink. Removed by inspector. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Employee placed towels at sink. Sink outside of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer not being used, large pot and grill in back of restaurant not being used stored outside.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on racks in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen next to stove and 3C sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled found in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Found in back hallway. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. The coils is freezing both on the inside and outside resulting in ice build up.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 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. Kids toy and apron stored next to baking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw chicken no longer thawed found at 70f in 3C sink. Employee removed and placed on cooking table,e to marinate and cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Not found in reach in cooler and standing refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning, grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelving in kitchen.
14-20-4
11
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bottle drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish still frozen manager placed in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm
22-52-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flat top in dripping grease in to bucket on floor. Grease tray missing to catch over flow of grease and debris
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in refrigerator in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking when on
29-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in all coolers
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers
22-16-4
41
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Aug 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Florida Restaurant &Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Florida Restaurant &Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Florida Restaurant &Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at South Florida Restaurant &Bar.
How does South Florida Restaurant &Bar compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
South Florida Restaurant &Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has South Florida Restaurant &Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South Florida Restaurant &Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at South Florida Restaurant &Bar 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 South Florida Restaurant &Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Florida Restaurant &Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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