Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar

12827 Sw Brookside Fall Way, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries cooked 65F yesterday sitting out 20 mins. Staff placed in walk in to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ for P.H.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing homemade that contains egg yolk. Staff started to place asterisk on all menus. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth,, business name, and expiration date for S.C and L.F.

53B-10-4

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. A.D 2/25.

53B-14-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on phone on top of can. Employee removed. Education provided. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Found in mop sink bucket in mop storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handsink in back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired April 1 2024. License is current and valid through April 1 2025.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In bar **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No high temperature test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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

10-20-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar.

How does Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 80.

Has Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar 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 Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Valencia Grove Kitchen & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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