ZEST KITCHEN AND BAR
1347 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 25 ppm. Reran and primed and still found at 25ppm. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 46F cold holding at bar. Advised to cool down. Per manager, was in and out of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 3
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dish washer employee unable to tell Inspector how and when to check if dish washer is sanitizing properly. Cook translated between Inspector and employee. Cook educated. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For D.C and S.C.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Tuna on today's special menu. Assistant manager printed new menus. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in panko. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to slicer. Removed by owner of cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to bar. Manager posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.