Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL

1641 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 6, 2026
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 24422147

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall and back of fryers equipment heavily soiled with grease buildup.

29-20-5

Detail 24422148

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink at fry station.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24141519

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust near water heater. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24141518

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near water heater area.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-36-4

Detail 23819693

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By chemical storage area and over bag in a box station.

36-22-4

Detail 23819694

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where tile is missing in front of fryers.

36-73-4

Detail 23819695

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers.

36-17-5

Detail 23819692

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front fryers. And cracked tile in walk in cooler #2.

42-01-4

Detail 23819696

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23448831

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker was in the wrong spot. Education provided. Manager attempted to remove.

36-62-4

Detail 23448832

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb over fryers.

Oct 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23309280

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above menu board/light fixtures. Informed Manager to please have cleaned by next unannounced inspection.

Jul 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23005000

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris throughout kitchen area and slime substance next to mop sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 23004998

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23005001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In storage area front entry where tile is missing and in front of mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23004999

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage area front entry area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22999264

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach. Manager removed on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22999262

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris throughout kitchen area and slime substance next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22999265

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22999261

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In storage area front entry where tile is missing and in front of mop sink.

36-17-5

Detail 22999263

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage area front entry area.

May 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 22855738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22855739

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22855740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed on-site. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

May 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-29-4

Detail 22849793

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

28-26-5

Detail 22849797

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor draining from cooler pipe. Plumber fixed on-site. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-25-4

Detail 22849795

High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Throughout multiple areas of restaurant.

05-07-4

Detail 22849794

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Manager states thermometer (s) is broken.

22-02-4

Detail 22849788

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris found multiple areas throughout restaurant.

35A-03-4

Detail 22849791

Basic - 4 Dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 8 dead under microwave 1 mop sink 1 walking cooler 1 under Hank sink by breading station 2 by warmer 1 storage/ drive-thru 1 dry goods 8 soda station/ mop sink 3 back storage area 1 dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22849800

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near back storage area and walk in cooler.

12B-02-4

Detail 22849796

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Near drive-thru area. Manager corrected employee's actions on- site. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22849792

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The exit door near the dry storage area.

36-22-4

Detail 22849798

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout multiple areas of restaurants.

36-17-5

Detail 22849799

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout restaurant.

22-08-4

Detail 22849801

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 22849789

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed on-site. Corrected On-Site

25-17-4

Detail 22849790

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Boxes on floors in dry storage area.

Nov 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22461189

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22461188

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in storage area. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22461187

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In woman's handicap stall the faucet leaks out of left side

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-37-4

Detail 22406389

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

36-36-4

Detail 22406391

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing above soda bibs.

36-62-4

Detail 22406390

Basic - Light not functioning. Light burned out under hood above fryer

29-49-6

Detail 22406392

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler near drive thru.

Jun 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22053840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese shredded 56f cold holding ma Agee states brought out with in the last 30 minutes, manager placed on time, Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22053841

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In woman's restroom handicap stall, by 1st drive thru window Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22053839

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in cooler on line, refrigerator on cooks line not working, manager placed food on time. Make sure all food in cooler is marked with time until, able to fix unit. Manager has a service call in for unit at this time ** Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21347819

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.by sink near office

14-11-5

Detail 21347823

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line both side torn

36-62-4

Detail 21347821

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood by fryer

05-09-4

Detail 21347818

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler near drive thru

25-05-4

Detail 21347822

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor near register Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21347820

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler near drive thru

36-22-4

Detail 21347824

Basic - Under steam table area(s) covered with standing water.

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21205513

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (48-51F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in 30 minutes ago and put out to set up line, suggested rapid chill to being down temp. Retemped at 43F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21205511

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles to frozen drink machine soiled black like substance Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21205505

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in coolers Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21205508

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 21205507

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cookline unit

36-17-5

Detail 21205509

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk freezer, around mop sink Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 21205506

Basic - Light not functioning. In hood vent

23-03-4

Detail 21205512

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated debris Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21205510

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall along triple sink and around mop sink

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 20906228

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Refrigerators under production lines. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

29-34-4

Detail 20754474

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 20754477

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Freeze machine nozzles .

31A-01-4

Detail 20754481

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Items stored in sink at drive thru station . Soiled towel . Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20754480

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20754485

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.

36-32-5

Detail 20754479

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by wall mounted hot water heater.

14-09-4

Detail 20754483

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at production lines. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 20754482

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bands on wrist. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20754476

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in chicken prep area.

36-17-5

Detail 20754478

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor is missing grout in chicken prep area and through kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

33-09-4

Detail 20754475

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.

14-69-4

Detail 20754472

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20754484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on biscuit freezer. Hood filters and area have accumulation of dust. Floor drains in kitchen area at prep station. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20754473

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Refrigerators under production lines.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

22-20-5

Detail 20317574

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in drive thru.

50-09-4

Detail 20317575

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20317572

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

29-18-4

Detail 20317576

Basic - Drain cover(s) at mop sink is present but not attached.

36-17-5

Detail 20317577

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located at grill area. Floor tiles are missing grout.

22-08-4

Detail 20317573

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20317578

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in unit under board table . Gasket on milk cooler in drive thru area. Grease on floors under fryer area. Floor under self serve drink station has debris and misc. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20317571

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Unit under steam table area. Upright freezer in prep area.

36-27-5

Detail 20317570

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at three sink area.

29-03-4

Detail 20317569

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice build up in walk in freezer and on walk in freezer door .