Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR

10156 SW DISCOVERY WAY · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34987

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3713426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751919
DBPR license6605285

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Expo employee. Education provided and employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue substance next to mixer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.

#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At bar.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 Ice buckets.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2026. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pickles and raw meat in walk in cooler and multiple items in walk in freezer. Employee attempted to move some items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.