Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

POT BELLI DELI (THE)

101 N 4 ST STE 20, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 11, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
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.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 24616147

High Priority - 4 Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Manager removed and discarded. Employee moped areas where found. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 24616149

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chili con carne. Operator removed and set aside. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 24616151

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 found in walk in cooler. Employee dated. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24616148

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. Megan N and Daniel Jones. Both signed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24616150

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2026 displayed. Operator logged into account and was able to print license and display. Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24503300

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24489097

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24489096

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 24488346

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 24488345

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 13 on window sill 1 on floor on back exit door Operator is removing and cleaning area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 1 in front of oven on floor. Operator removed and cleaning and sanitize. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24488344

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24486493

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Per Operator, called to get serviced. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 24486494

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: 13 on window sill 1 on floor on back exit door Operator is removing and cleaning area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24486495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24486496

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 24484720

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Advised to change solution bottle. Reran and and found at 0 ppm. Please use 3 bay sink until ppm reads at 50-100. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24484716

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 count located on top of dish machine. 36 located on window sill behind dish machine / 3 compartment sink. 2 on plastic wrap stored on slicer. 4 next to pans on storage rack. 4 can goods dry storage shelf 20+ under dry storage shelves 1 on floor behind cook line 1 on to go bag Employee removed droppings from dish washer with vacuum. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24484717

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa and American cheese.

03A-02-5

Detail 24484718

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 78F cold holding single door front counter. Make table cooler - butter 48F cold holding, slice cheese 47F cold holding, salsa 45F cold holding, raw shell eggs 50F cold holding cheddar cheese sliced 44F cold holding, America cheese 42F cold holding. Advised to rapid chill some items as discussed with Manager. Manager discarded salsa and sliced American cheese. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24484724

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple Plastic bags in back area hand washing sink.

11-26-1

Detail 24484725

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. Shawn S. Employee signed. Corrected On-Site

41-21-4

Detail 24484722

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bleach and soap not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24484715

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles.

42-01-4

Detail 24484714

Basic - 1 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24484723

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One missing.

23-03-4

Detail 24484713

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

33-16-4

Detail 24484719

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.

25-06-4

Detail 24484721

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups at server station.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 23999305

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised to replace unclean water on cook's line.

32-04-4

Detail 23999308

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's/ employee. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23999307

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 in kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23999306

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Watch on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23999304

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

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23588182

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

22-20-5

Detail 23588179

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 23588175

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees/Men's bathroom.

51-11-4

Detail 23588178

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 23588180

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Found at 0 ppm. Reran and primed 2x more times. Found at 0 ppm. Manager will call EcoLab to service. Three compartment sink is already set up and in use.

40-06-5

Detail 23588176

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open coffee cup, vitamins, stored on shelf. Informed Manager. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23588177

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food products in pickle bucket containers.

22-08-4

Detail 23588181

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 22973458

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook changes gloves, no hand washing.

50-17-3

Detail 22973453

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-11-5

Detail 22973454

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw eggs stored over bottled drinks and glasses in Walk in cooler.

53B-13-5

Detail 22973457

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-08-4

Detail 22973455

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

33-16-4

Detail 22973456

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22655517

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22655519

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 22655520

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of double glass door cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 22655518

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of grits and batter. Informed Operator. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22274230

High Priority - Raw chicken fried steak stored over/not properly separated from sliced deli meat in the reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-11-5

Detail 22274233

High Priority - Raw shell eggs and bacon stored over bottled drinks Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22274234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pads at 79 F for service. Educated operator on Time Control plan. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22274237

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. Sausage gravy needs date labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22274231

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green / black debris on inside of ice machine

11-26-1

Detail 22274235

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. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22274236

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside bulk sugar container.

33-16-4

Detail 22274232

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time, shared trash dumpster

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21859108

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21859107

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over make line reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21387748

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins on prep table Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21387749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored over sliced ham Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21387751

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 21387752

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21387750

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

14-38-4

Detail 21387747

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 20868111

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20868112

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20868114

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

36-34-5

Detail 20868113

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line and in back storage area Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20868115

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Muffin pans in contact with floor

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20449380

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: 0ppm Time Extended

53B-10-4

Detail 20449381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: explained what the certificate number was owner will fill out Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20449378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20449383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20449382

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

13-02-4

Detail 20449379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 20436613

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins On prep table

22-41-4

Detail 20436614

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-05-4

Detail 20436619

High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation without washing hands before applying gloves. Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20436622

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator was informed at last inspection the AOP she has onsite was never approved and is missing information. Application is denied at this time and must wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20436620

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cooked roast beef under raw ground meat. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in freezer Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 20436611

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20436621

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine

14-01-5

Detail 20436623

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container

36-34-5

Detail 20436618

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20436624

Basic - Clean muffin pans not stored on the floor.

12B-07-4

Detail 20436615

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line behind slicer, on prep table next to slicer.

13-02-4

Detail 20436610

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

25-06-4

Detail 20436617

Basic - Single use gloves not stored protected from contamination. Stored under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 20436625

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging from cooks apron

21-03-4

Detail 20436616

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. On cooks line

21-07-4

Detail 20436612

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.