VALENCIA GROVE KITCHEN & BAR
12827 SW BROOKSIDE FALL WAY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34987
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries cooked 65F yesterday sitting out 20 mins. Staff placed in walk in to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for P.H.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing homemade that contains egg yolk. Staff started to place asterisk on all menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth,, business name, and expiration date for S.C and L.F.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. A.D 2/25.
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on phone on top of can. Employee removed. Education provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Found in mop sink bucket in mop storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:41 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.