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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Sliced Cheese 50F cold holding Sliced Ham 48F cold holding Sliced tomatoes 46F cold holding All food placed in cooler about 30 minutes ago. Employee placed ice bath under all food items. **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:30 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.