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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-12-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Sliced turkey 60F cold holding Cole slaw 50F cold holding Cheese 60 F cold holding Onions cooked 59 F cold holding Ham 60 F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 59F cold holding Peppers 58 F cold holding **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
51-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On exterior walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.