Susie Q's
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Susie Q's nine times, with records going back to 2022. Susie Q's was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Susie Q's trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over potatoes, French toast mix over vegetables, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili. Walk in cooler no date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave no Handel
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Country fried steak. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In freezer bag of muffins
14-31-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Filled and printed form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potatoes on line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marissa expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict employee put mark next to Benedict on menu **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups stored on floor in hallway **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glue **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Susie Q's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Susie Q's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Susie Q's?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Susie Q's.
How does Susie Q's compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Susie Q's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Susie Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Susie Q's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Susie Q's 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 Susie Q's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Susie Q's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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