POT BELLI DELI (THE)
101 N 4 ST STE 20 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. 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**
35A-04-4High 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**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa and American cheese.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Plastic bags in back area hand washing sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
41-21-4Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach and soap not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles.
Basic 5
42-01-4Basic – 1 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
25-06-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.