Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SPIRO'S TAVERNA

1738 SW ST. LUCIE WEST BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2701700
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6276914
DBPR license6602973

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 19, 2017 11:40 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 19, 2017 4:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority03D-02-4

High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.

#8High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment./raid

#9High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./Shepard's pie recommended rapid chill just delivered was sitting prep area 1/2 hr

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.approximately 35-40 live roaches on black plastic shelf holding potatoes- manager put black shelf outside

#11High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. GRYO meat 47 cooling overnight STOP SALE.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled./green portable

#13Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server

#14Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic23-16-4

Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser.

#2Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./inverted

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3-6 dead in dry storage Approximately 12 dead in sign timer storage area Approximately 12 dead under coke reach in

#5Basic16-21-4

Basic – Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.