Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LUSO PORTUGUESE GRILL

11566 SW VILLAGE PARKWAY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34987

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434302
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723328
DBPR license6605193

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Staff translated to employee on cooks line to remove gloves and wash hands every time raw eggs are cracked. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw pork and beef stored over with potatoes. Reminded staff of following cooking temperatures. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided printed copy. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to rinse out linen cloth. Staff member translated to employee to only use handwashing sink to wash hands.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. F.H.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato and chicken soup made 2 days ago. Employee is throwing away soup and is placing a dare mark on potato soup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil near reach in cooler. Bulk olives found on floor in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Operator to print out.

#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3-door cooler.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated and employee stored mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.