LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILL
11566 SW VILLAGE PARKWAY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34987
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. 0 ppm. Reran and primed 2x. Still found at 0 ppm. Please set up 3 bay sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. On menu, credit card fee amount / percentage is not specified, nor is on the bill / receipt.
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. Printed copy. Both server and greeter signed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 8
05-11-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. For small black and white clear door Premium cooler.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Red Coffee machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Air pods holder and open drink on cook line 3 door cooler. Education provided and removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Raw pork and seafood in plastic containers on wooded bench. Education provided and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:31 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.