Recovery Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Recovery Sports Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Recovery Sports Grill on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. S.E January 4, 2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grill cooler diced chicken 54F cold holding, corn bean salsa 50F cold holding, mashed potatoes 46F cold holding, cooked pasta 50F cold holding, pork pot stickers 51F cold holding. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler diced chicken 54F cold holding, corn bean salsa 50F cold holding, mashed potatoes 46F cold holding, cooked pasta 50F cold holding, pork pot stickers 51F cold holding. Employee stated items were left in cooler from overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Employee marked with date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards found on floor next to hand washing sink. Employee placed boards on cook's line. Advised employee to wash and sanitize before using. Employee moved cutting boards to warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. A.D, T.W. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For high temp dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. S.E January 4, 2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cooks line, in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Had employee check to see if they were in any of the cold holding units on cook's line, unable to find.
05-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door and handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and oil buildup in between grill and fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, gaskets reach in freezer.
23-03-4
26
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in use at bar, not sanitizing properly. Staff is to use 3C sink at bar or dishmacine in kitchen to sanitize glassware. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 fly near bar area. 1 fly in kitchen back area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 45f cold holding, shredded mozzarella cheese 45f cold holding, feta 46f cold holding. All items found in lowboy held overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 42-45f. Manager notified. Education provided.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45f cold holding, shredded mozzarella cheese 45f cold holding, feta 46f cold holding. All items found in lowboy held overnight. Ambient thermometer reading at 42-45f. Manager notified. Education provided. Milk discarded by Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded mozzarella cheese and feta opened from Monday.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on front of ice machine mechanism found in back.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile opened found near storage door over utensils hanging. Manager closed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 6 bulbs out on hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensil handle found in sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48f cold holding door was open advised rapid chill 2nd temperature chicken 40f cold holding , **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on stand up reach in cooler end of cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 47-39f cold holding , advised rapid chill
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishmachine reaching approximately 140f placed high temperature sticker on dish did not change color **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled lids of bulk items. Manager washed all lids **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. At bar must wash dishes in back until able to read proper ppm
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler not in use at end of cooks line
23-03-4
58
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By ice tea machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry cooler not maintaining temperature, gaskets torn on cooks line and heavy ice build up on coils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Recovery Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Recovery Sports Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Recovery Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Recovery Sports Grill.
How does Recovery Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Recovery Sports Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Recovery Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Recovery Sports Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Recovery Sports Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Recovery Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Recovery Sports Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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