How many restaurants are in Port St Lucie, Florida?

There are 471 restaurants tracked in Port St Lucie, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Port St Lucie?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Port St Lucie is 87.0 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Port St Lucie, Florida

St. Lucie County · 471 restaurants

Port St. Lucie is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, and its 370+ restaurants reflect a community in transition. The dining landscape is still heavily chain-driven, concentrated along US-1 and St. Lucie West, but a growing wave of independent restaurants — especially along the Tradition development — signals a maturing food scene. As the city's population continues to surge, expect the dining options to diversify rapidly.

471

Restaurants

43.4%

A-Rated

87.0

Avg Score

1,751

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

471

Graded restaurants

465

Inspection records

1,751

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Port St Lucie has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in Port St Lucie

Of Port St Lucie's 465 graded restaurants, 43.4% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 11.2% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 52 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Port St Lucie is 87.0 out of 100, based on 1,751 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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