Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DALE AREPA BAR & HEALTHY BISTRO

1224 SW GATLIN BLVD UNIT # 113 · PORT SAINT LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3745084
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783586
DBPR license6605276

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#9High 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. 2 door cooler Shredded chicken 46F cooling, black beans 75F cold holding, shredded chicken 46-47F cooling, quinoa 53F cooling. Cooler is packed, restricting air flow. Products made yesterday. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. 2 door cooler Shredded chicken 46F cooling, black beans 75F cold holding, shredded chicken 46-47F cooling, quinoa 53F cooling. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Education provided to line cook. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of 3 bay sink. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in 2 door upright cooler. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinated chicken 50F cooling. Marinated yesterday.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03D-07-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. marinated chicken 50F cooling. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to 3 bay sink is blocked by prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in sink. Employee cleared. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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.2 line cooks. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Black beans, cooked shredded chicken, quinoa. Education provided.

Basic 8

#1Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Box of beef tallow under sink on floor.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple items In hallway and in kitchen area.

#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over a prep table and hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan near 3 bay sink and hood filters.

#6Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Recommended to place 2 splash guards at hand washing sinks.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Empanadas in upright 2 door reach in freezer.

#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat TCS items in 2 door cooler. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
5 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.