SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR

Name: SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR
Address: 10156 SW DISCOVERY WAY, PORT ST LUCIE, FL, 34987, US
Rating: 38.9

10156 SW DISCOVERY WAY, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34987

License #6605285

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38.9 Grade F / 100

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SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR in PORT ST LUCIE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 24 minor.

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[24-27-4] 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.
[08B-49-4] 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] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer.
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Inside 126. Outside 27 seats. Per Operator.
[51-16-7] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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.

Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chowder.
[03F-02-5] 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.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef patties thawing at room temperatures. Educated and removed by employee.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Removed by cook.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen area blocked by boxes. And, bar mats at bar. Operator removed.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood system.
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Inside 126. Outside 27 seats. Per Operator.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners and sprays over soda bag in a box.
[52-10-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes and bulk oil in kitchen area.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of orange juice bottles.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Produce in walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] 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.
[51-16-7] 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.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. 2 zappers near or over food contact surfaces. Education provided and recommendations. Operator removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over chicken salad. Operator corrected.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice buckets, cups , and pans at ware washing area.

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