Spiros Taverna
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Spiros Taverna 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Spiros Taverna trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Found in kitchen where floor tile is cracked. Showed Manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of standing 3 door coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
86
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 76F cold holding. Found outside on cart. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Butter packets 71F. Advised to rapid chill. Employee places in ice bath. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed 2 servers placing dirty dishes at dish washing area and no hand washing after before going back to picking up clean plates. Informed Operator. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon. 2 pieces. Staff discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 76F cold holding. Found outside on cart. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water and ice from glass onto hand washing sink. Educated provided to staff member. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
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/. 5 present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Inspector observed establishment is missing a hand washing sink next to/ in view of soda machine with ice bin. Operator also has a dish machine and not a three compartment sink. Operator is to submit updated plans to plan review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pieces of salmon. Education provided. **Warning**
06-09-1
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. Ran twice. Found at 0 ppm. Manager was able to find a new bottle of bleach and was able to reran and primed. Found at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of ice bin. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over ready to eat foods in reach in refrigerator **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with marinator.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by triple sink has calamari defrosting in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Heavy lime scale build up inside dishwasher
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor under equipment and under drink station front counter.
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area has heavy black mold like substance accumulation
36-27-5
58
Nov 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
95
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0 ppm need to set up 3 compartment to wash rinse and sanitize dishes until machine is properly working **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: has a call in to have it fixed. They are using a pan to sanitize in for now. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Manager states man was out to fix dishmachine yesterday they need to order a part and will be back to replace in 2-3 days. Bucket set up next to dish machine and has a ppm of 50. Continue using this method until dish machine is fixed **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for most employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spiros Taverna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spiros Taverna on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spiros Taverna?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spiros Taverna.
How does Spiros Taverna compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Spiros Taverna most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Spiros Taverna's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spiros Taverna have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spiros Taverna 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 Spiros Taverna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spiros Taverna is inspected around three times per year on average.
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