ZEST KITCHEN AND BAR
1347 ST LUCIE WEST BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna.
Intermediate 2
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing containing raw egg. All menus have been corrected with asterisk. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid and brown liquid not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna. Educated. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to stove.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk in freezer door.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of walk in freezer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Found in a clean pan. Informed Cook to place in laundry once soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and raw fish in sautéed reach in cooler. Informed Cook to cover once it is not a working cooler. Greens and other items on shelf in walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Sauté station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:53 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.