Over the past 30 days, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections on 101 restaurants in St. Lucie County. State records show that while 84 establishments passed their initial inspection, 17 required follow-up visits to address violations.
With an estimated population of 373,586 in St. Lucie County, according to the United States Census Bureau 2023 data, dining out is a common activity for both residents and visitors. Hence, staying informed about local restaurant inspections is necessary for making educated dining choices.
Restaurant Inspections Reveal Mixed Results in St. Lucie County
Sal’s Italian Ristorante, located at 1707 Nw St Lucie West Blvd Ste 148 in Port St Lucie, topped the list with 18 violations, including two high-priority infractions, during a Sept. 20, 2024 inspection.
However, the restaurant met inspection standards during this review, requiring no further action.
In the meantime, three other Port St. Lucie establishments had notable violation counts: Roy’s Sushi Thai And Grill (1417 Sw St. Lucie W Blvd): 15 violations on Sept. 25, 2024, Pastaio (10472 Sw Village Center Dr): 15 violations on Sept. 24, 2024 and Zapatas Restaurant Inc (6700 S Us Hwy 1): 15 violations on Sept. 19, 2024.