Inspection Report

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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 dateSeptember 29, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3668695
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13533078
DBPR license6605095

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer. – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.