Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

SPIRO'S TAVERNA

1738 SW SAINT LUCIE W BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Mar 4, 2024
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22691052

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (54F - Cold Holding)

31A-09-4

Detail 22691057

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue pitcher in handwashing sink in kitchen. Black bus pan sitting on top of handwashing sink next to dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22691054

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Spoke with owner, he said someone is on their way. No one showed up during inspection, so 1 employee is going home.

31B-02-4

Detail 22691058

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

22-31-4

Detail 22691049

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine has rust on deflecting plate.

41-17-4

Detail 22691050

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red liquid not labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22691053

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in prep area has dust build up

06-09-1

Detail 22691056

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7 packages of tilapia thawed before removing from vacuum packaging

29-18-4

Detail 22691055

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.

14-11-5

Detail 22691048

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing door handle on 2 door refrigerator across from dishwasher.

29-49-6

Detail 22691051

Basic - Standing water on walk in cooler floor.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22334986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oils on floor Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22313036

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mushroom can

03A-02-5

Detail 22313044

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 48f cold holding , taziki sauce 51f cold holding , tuna salad 48f cold holding , cut lettuce 48f cold holding , Greek burger 50f cold holding , Employee states items have been out les than 3hours advised to rapid chill. All foods were placed on ice bath Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22313039

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and lamb 80-91f hot holding advised to rapid chill has been out for about a hour. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22313041

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and hung Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22313035

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook sliced open Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22313040

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee prepared food on plate, over bottled drinks Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22313043

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

22-08-4

Detail 22313042

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22313038

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. Printed and hung Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22313037

Basic - Tile missing.above walk in cooler

Jan 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 21669479

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

50-09-4

Detail 21669477

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21669472

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

12B-01-4

Detail 21669478

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On cooks line Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21669476

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

36-62-4

Detail 21669473

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood

31B-04-4

Detail 21669474

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom

29-49-6

Detail 21669471

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front line cooler

06-01-5

Detail 21669475

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in counter Corrected On-Site

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21341515

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21341514

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging dish sanitation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Male prepping food in back Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21341512

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single unit at cooks line. Gasket on prep station table at from counter. Low boy is out of order but not in use. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21341511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in cooler and behind kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21341513

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: Time Extended

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 16

31A-11-4

Detail 21168099

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21168094

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

05-08-4

Detail 21168101

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-01-5

Detail 21168107

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.

27-16-4

Detail 21168105

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand-sinks 85 F

50-09-4

Detail 21168098

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

16-55-4

Detail 21168100

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. Hot water temperature is 85 F .

40-06-5

Detail 21168096

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ibuprofen store on shelf with paper products . Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21168103

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

13-03-4

Detail 21168106

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging dish sanitation. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21168097

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

14-11-5

Detail 21168093

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on single unit at cooks line. Gasket on prep station table at from counter. Low boy is out of order but not in use.

36-73-4

Detail 21168102

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located in walk in cooler and behind kitchen equipment.

05-09-4

Detail 21168108

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

14-33-4

Detail 21168095

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep table refrigerator on cooks line.

29-49-6

Detail 21168104

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at prep table at cooks-line.

Dec 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20733866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket torn on the upright cooler. Door doesn't seal tightly. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20733865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located in ladies room . - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Time Extended

Dec 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 20727258

High Priority - 5 small flying insects in back storage room. 4 small flys in mop sink

41-10-4

Detail 20727254

High Priority - Spray can of frebreeze on bottle water. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20727255

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright cooler tzatziki sauce 50°

03A-02-5

Detail 20727245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cooler tzatziki sauce 50° in cooler over night.

31A-11-4

Detail 20727249

Intermediate - Items in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20727244

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20727253

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee next to clean dishes on the front line. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20727247

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20727251

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

14-11-4

Detail 20727248

Basic - Gasket torn on the upright cooler. Door doesn't seal tightly.

23-03-4

Detail 20727256

Basic - Hood filters soiled. Exterior of reach in cooler. Exterior of microwave.

16-46-4

Detail 20727246

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20727257

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located in ladies room .

42-01-4

Detail 20727250

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20727252

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 20542425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20542426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket on reach in cooler. Front cooks line . - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 20542427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at front area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-27: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-24-5

Detail 20378030

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 20378023

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly labeled. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20378027

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20378024

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.

50-09-4

Detail 20378028

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

16-55-4

Detail 20378026

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Temperature of water is reaching 105°. Minimum temp on label is 120°. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

13-07-4

Detail 20378029

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20378022

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20378025

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. This is a shared container with the plaza.

22-16-4

Detail 20378031

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket on reach in cooler. Front cooks line .

29-20-5

Detail 20378021

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at front area.