LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILL
11566 SW VILLAGE PARKWAY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34987
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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. Reran and primed. Found at 0 ppm. Utensils stored inside. Operator will call to get serviced and set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seafood over cooked pasta and raw pork over cooked tripe found in cold make table. Raw chicken over precooked open bag of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days. Educated Person in Charge. Person in charge informed staff.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink. Informed staff.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 4 employees present.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter sink.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. M.D and L.D.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tripe cooked made 3 days ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee bathrooms.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle missing.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk olives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.