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LITTLE ITALY OF ST LUCIE

1329 ST LUCIE W BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670269
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13535877
DBPR license6602009

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority9 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#13High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. sauce 53F cooling, sauce 47F cooling.

#14High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tuna.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towels being used to cover food on cook line.

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad 53F cooling.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 62F hot holding, raw shrimp 62F cold holding, raw chicken 60F cold holding in middle cooler, Cooked pasta 81F cold holding . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked pasta for pasta soup.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 9

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Server does not know when it was opened.

#20Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clams tags for 90 days.

#21Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sauces in bulk plastic containers.

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

#23Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file do not match floor plans presently server station is not provided on the plan review, pizza station has more food handling and needs a hand washing sink along with server station. More cooking equipment, oven stove, fryers have been added. And the large storage unit added outside. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

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. Pizza maker. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen.

#26Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to Owner/Manager.

#27Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Protein middle cooler on cook line.

#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation drain line going into bucket in corner of side station.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza maker wearing watch.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For cook and pizza maker.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. One Door of reach in middle cooler on cook line and gasket of protein cooler.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 bulk Sauces in walk in cooler.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler Pepsi cooler at server station.

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exposed wiring in kitchen. And bulk dry good containers.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First cooler on cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
5 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.