Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LUX DINING AND LOUNGE

1987 S US HWY 1 · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439522
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728548
DBPR license6605158

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over portioned jello in chest freezer. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open Saturday **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By crates and ice bins in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Slaw and dressing **Warning**

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Basic 11

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 2 Dead roaches on premises one on fry basket and poker. Person in charge removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Employee states never use dish machine only 3 compartment sink observed rust inside dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Exterior of cook line equipment heavily soiled with grease. Gaskets on cooler soiled. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Ice machine filled with water. **Warning**

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#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning in walk in cooler had to use flash light. **Warning**

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#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored cooked not covered in chest freezer **Warning**

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#9Basic36-24-5

Basic – Wall in disrepair above 3 bay sink. **Warning**

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#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line **Warning**

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#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.