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ZEST KITCHEN AND BAR

1347 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3613379
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10902813
DBPR license6605095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – mussel tag not marked with last date served. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 1 Dead roaches on premises. In front of walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's/ employee. Per manager, a work order is in place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker. Educated staff. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.