The Chicken Place

10228 Sw Meeting St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

American

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Chicken Place, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

The Chicken Place's latest score of 100 sits above the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from ceiling. Heavy rain has occurred. Water is being captured into buckets. Per Manager, it has been called to get serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 large fans in bar area.

23-03-4

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed serval tags no last date.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche served raw. Manager and employee added asterisk to all menus. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs 65F cold holding. Chef placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. All information not filled out. Educated provided to Chef.

03F-10-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at bar, side walls.

22-20-5

Mar 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In both restrooms

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chicken Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chicken Place on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Chicken Place?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Chicken Place.

How does The Chicken Place compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

The Chicken Place most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has The Chicken Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Chicken Place have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chicken Place 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 The Chicken Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Chicken Place is inspected around three times per year on average.

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