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SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR

Food safety records indicate SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR in PORT ST LUCIE has 5 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13650155

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bacon next to hand washing sink. Operator moved bacon away from sink. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Raw shell eggs in backup cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Inside 126. Outside 27 seats. Per Operator. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a side/ garnish area. 2 coolers and equipment. And, a dessert cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13545083

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 8 int, 15 basic

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bacon next to hand washing sink. Operator moved bacon away from sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Raw shell eggs in backup cooler.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice buckets, cups , and pans at ware washing area.
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Inside 126. Outside 27 seats. Per Operator. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes and bulk oil in kitchen area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Removed by cook. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 2 zappers near or over food contact surfaces. Education provided and recommendations. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of orange juice bottles.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef patties thawing at room temperatures. Educated and removed by employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Produce in walk in cooler.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door standing shredded potatoes 48F cooling, chowder 49F cooling.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over chicken salad. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw salmon and then went cook line to touch another food item. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 door standing shredded potatoes 48F cooling, chowder 49F cooling. Cut tomatoes and Greek yogurt, - 3 containers of shredded potatoes 48-50F cooling, chowder 49F cooling. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 45F cold holding cut Tuesday, Greek yogurt 44F cold holding. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Some Items on time plan were not time marked correctly when inquired to both employees and operator. Please make sure to educate staff and mark time based on written instructions. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. 8 gallons of fresh squeezed orange juice made in house.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and sprays over soda bag in a box.
  • 02C-03-5: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. Sliced desserts.
  • 52-10-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Educated Operator on fresh squeezed juice. Operator will need to remove fresh squeezed from menu. Per supervisor, no immediate AC, due to new menu item. Operator intends to remove wording of fresh squeezed from menu. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen area blocked by boxes. And, bar mats at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a side/ garnish area. 2 coolers and equipment. And, a dessert cooler. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. 1 new employee. Provided printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles with blue liquid.

10/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13544375

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

10/9/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10932950

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 8 basic

  • 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

5/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10819333

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed