Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

VALS BRAZILIAN GRILL

1756 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655445
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13487514
DBPR license6601079

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm . Primed and still 0ppm, manager is calling company. And will use 3 bay sink until it is fixed and has proper ppm **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cream cheese, manager disposed of products **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat 60f cold holding , hamburger 58f cold holding , chicken 52f cold holding , yuca 54f cold holding , heavy cream 57f cold holding , tortellini 65f cold holding , pesto 55f, Brie 54f cold holding , items were holding from over night manager disposed of products, determined the freezers were in the way of circulation manager moved freezers coolers temperature is currently dropping, manager has call AC guy to look at coolers. Milk 47f cold holding , blue cheese 52f cold holding , beans 51f cold holding , meat sauce 47f cold holding , cooler was colder earlier. Coolers is dropping in temperature, cooler was left open during prep **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored near cups manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in sink, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom no closing fully

#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Inside restroom employee restroom

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish area

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink across from walk In Leaking

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.