THE HOWLING ROOSTER
1319 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986
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 3
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Must fill out seating change and get it approved.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over sauce in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 44f cold holding , spinach dip 45f cold holding, Coleslaw 55f cold holding , cut tomatoes 54f cold holding , turkey 54f cold holding , sliced cheese 57f cold holding , chicken salad 55f cold holding , All items were placed in cooler with in the last 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At both sinks in kitchen
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:11 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.