Santa Lucia River Club
3325 SE Ballantrae Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 · Permanent Food Service · License 6602186
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 18 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (2 repeats)-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 18, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
- First visitSep 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish over cooked sausage , manager moved
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
3 found on top of dish machine
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bag in a box moved to shelf
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In freezer door area
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
On cooler at end of cooks line manager cleaned
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
By three bay sink area
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. manager secured manager chained up
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.