Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

POT BELLI DELI (THE)

101 N 4 ST STE 20 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3661877
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13509708
DBPR license6602456

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 1, 2026 11:34 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 2, 2026 3:58 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#6High Priority22-41-4

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. Found at 0 ppm. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa and American cheese.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78F cold holding single door front counter. Make table cooler – butter 48F cold holding, slice cheese 47F cold holding, salsa 45F cold holding, raw shell eggs 50F cold holding cheddar cheese sliced 44F cold holding, America cheese 42F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill some items as discussed with Manager. Manager discarded salsa and sliced American cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Plastic bags in back area hand washing sink.

#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Shawn S. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach and soap not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles.

Basic 5

#1Basic42-01-4

Basic – 1 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups at server station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:06 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.