Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

PULCINELLA PIZZERIA AND ITALIAN MARKET

11510 SW VILLAGE PKWY, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 24, 2026
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-27-4

Detail 24463554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24463553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Time Extended

51-15-4

Detail 24463556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 24463555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 7Total: 20

35A-02-7

Detail 24435963

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. No contact with food contact surfaces.

03D-02-5

Detail 24435962

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Made yesterday-Alfredo sauce 52F cooling, vodka sauce 47F cooling in 3 door reach in cooler.

01B-01-4

Detail 24435966

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomatoes sauce and mushrooms.

14-86-1

Detail 24435956

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Black plastic bag in contact with dough. Education provided. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24435974

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grill drawers raw beef with ready to eat pasta. Raw bacon over sauces. Corrected by Operator. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 24435968

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg with a cracked shell found in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24435961

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For rice balls at front counter. Made less than 1 hr ago. Time marked. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24435957

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sauces being cooled in deep metal pots. Education provided. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24435971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

31A-09-4

Detail 24435965

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Next to 3 bay sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24435960

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

11-26-1

Detail 24435964

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For 1 new employee and Owner.

03F-10-5

Detail 24435969

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Re-emailed and provided paper copy and filled out top portion by inspector. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 24435975

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Coffee station.

14-11-5

Detail 24435967

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of 1 door small reach in cooler.

51-15-4

Detail 24435973

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. 4 inside and 25 seats outside. Seating evaluation form has been provided last inspection. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24435972

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By pizza station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24435958

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some frozen to go self-service items. Missing address.

22-16-4

Detail 24435970

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All coolers. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24435959

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in 1 door cooler and 3 door reach in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-74-7

Detail 24140036

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Vodka table cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: No TCS products are stored in cooler. Cooler is currently getting serviced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

51-15-4

Detail 24140039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24140037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24140038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 24135824

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding.

03A-02-5

Detail 24135822

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - Fresh Mozzarella balls 69F sitting out at room temp. 31 count. Fresh mozzarella with tomatoes 71F cold holding. 3 containers. Determined was sitting out for 4 hours, per operator. Vodka table cooler - spinach cooked 49F cold holding, pasta sauce 48F cold holding, chicken breaded 48F cold holding Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24135826

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2 sinks. Towels placed at one of the sinks. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 24135827

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager stated it just broke and is ordering another one. Corrective Action Taken

32-02-4

Detail 24135821

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed by inspector. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 24135825

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Vodka table cooler.

40-06-5

Detail 24135823

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-15-4

Detail 24135833

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Operator added seating outside from increased of 4 per current business license. Operator sated they have started to work on form. Increased to 16 seats. Total of 20. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 24135829

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24135828

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

23-03-4

Detail 24135831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza sauce cooler. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24135830

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook's line. Has leftover food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 24135832

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged lid containers. Corrected On-Site

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 23839511

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

02D-03-4

Detail 23839509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23839510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Time Extended

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 23733940

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of whole tomatoes. Owner removed.

03F-02-5

Detail 23733937

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice balls and spaghetti balls. Owner corrected. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23733934

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23733932

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23733939

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. All staff currently on site.

02D-02-4

Detail 23733936

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. cheese cooler (olives and cheeses in containers). Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23733938

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made cold held over 24 hours. Manager date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23733935

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave.

50-09-4

Detail 23733942

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23733943

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 23733933

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple items in prepared cooler missing (prepared meals) address and cheese cooler (sausage links). Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23733931

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of grill cooler leftover food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23733941

Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer reach in, mozzarella sticks. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23733930

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar. Owner corrected. Corrected On-Site

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

03D-02-5

Detail 23379736

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling. Prepared 6:30 pm last night. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23379732

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce 48F cooling.

02C-03-5

Detail 23379730

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. Manager placed date marking stickers. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23379737

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

03F-10-5

Detail 23379739

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Manager with paperwork to fill out for pizza and any other items that warrant a time plan. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 23379733

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Olives in reach in self service cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 23379729

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli robbe. Corrected On-Site

05-11-4

Detail 23379731

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Inspector found one and recommended to place in cooler that is missing one. Recommend to place an ambient thermometer in all cold holding units. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23379740

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer 2 door. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23379728

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between coolers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23379727

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23379738

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 23379741

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. For homemade mozzarella and sausage found in self service reach in cooler and frozen to go meals. Education provided. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23379735

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

36-27-5

Detail 23379734

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind pizza station cooler.

Jun 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

05-11-4

Detail 22946307

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In reach in cooler next to stove. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 22946309

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near exit and door and kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22946311

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk oil. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22946310

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

08B-17-4

Detail 22946306

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over bread.

14-06-4

Detail 22946308

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed under prep table in kitchen.