Sara's Kitchen and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Sara's Kitchen and Bar, the earliest from 2025. Sara's Kitchen and Bar was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Sara's Kitchen and Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a side/ garnish area. 2 coolers and equipment. And, a dessert cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Raw shell eggs in backup cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dish washer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Inside 126. Outside 27 seats. Per Operator. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bacon next to hand washing sink. Operator moved bacon away from sink. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
67
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
6
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has total of 120 seats in side and have added an additional 33 seats combined both to inside and outside. Emailed stealing evaluation form. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
95
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
May 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sara's Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sara's Kitchen and Bar on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Sara's Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Sara's Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Sara's Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sara's Kitchen and Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sara's Kitchen and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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