Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Jun 15, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedOther conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 6605285|Public Food Service Establishment|St. Lucie County, FloridaInspected Jun 15, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR
10156 SW DISCOVERY WAY, PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34987
State inspectors have documented 10 high-priority violations at SARA'S KITCHEN AND BAR over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 54 violations, including 10 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Serious
10.0
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against PORT SAINT LUCIE
Scores higher than 2% of the 160 inspected restaurants in PORT SAINT LUCIE on the trailing-year record.
Against St. Lucie County
10 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the St. Lucie County average of 2.1.
This kitchen10
County average2.1
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
7 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
May 14, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingOther conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Mar 16, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic×2
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Mar 12, 2026
Disposition
Warning IssuedRaw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority×4
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority×3
Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.
High-priority×2
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority×2
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate×2
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Misrepresenting or misbranding food — e.g. selling one product as another.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic×3
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic×2
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Oct 10, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedOther conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Oct 9, 2025
Disposition
Warning IssuedFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
High-priority
Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.
High-priority
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Basic×2
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic
Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Food-Licensing Inspection
May 7, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Raw meat, poultry, and seafood must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, and all food must be protected during prep, storage, and display. Inspectors treat separation seriously because raw-food drips and splashes carry pathogens onto food that will not be cooked again.
On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 4 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 6605285 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site