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SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR

Food safety records indicate SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR in PORT ST LUCIE has 3 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Southwest Discovery Way
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34987
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13544375

  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has total of 120 seats in side and have added an additional 33 seats combined both to inside and outside. Emailed stealing evaluation form. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932950

  • 10-20-4:Basic - 1 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed by Manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has total of 120 seats in side and have added an additional 33 seats combined both to inside and outside. Emailed stealing evaluation form.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. 2 on cooks line. Advised to change out. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in prep sink, still frozen. Advised to run cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on cooks line. Removed by employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200 ppm. Reran and advised to cool down water as water was steaming. Rechecked and found at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad 45F cold holding, chicken salad 48F cold holding, egg salad 46F cold holding in cold line cooler. Flip top cooler door has been opened. Advised to rapid chill items. Manager removed items to rapid chill. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives in sink next to cold line station. Employee removed. And, Glass cup in sink at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On main menu items under Friends with Benedicts. Crabmeat Benny on weekend special menus. Manager had employee start to correct during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Per Manager, is glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819333

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed