Berry Fresh Cafe

1718 Sw St Lucie West Blvd Ste A, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Berry Fresh Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Berry Fresh Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Heavy whipping cream. Employee placed date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. In a shared plaza. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of smoothie reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. M.C.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Informed Manager.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above batter station. Operator stated they are in the process of renovating.
36-24-5
78
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.0 ppm primed and now 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in servers station **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. bar cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager re educated employee.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided current license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Empty tank by bathroom not secured
51-11-4
70
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under dry storage racks in hall way.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Gap at soda station in wait station is holding water by floor drain.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at fryer area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cold side unit.
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berry Fresh Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berry Fresh Cafe on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berry Fresh Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berry Fresh Cafe.

How does Berry Fresh Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Berry Fresh Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Berry Fresh Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Berry Fresh Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berry Fresh Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Berry Fresh Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Berry Fresh Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.