VALS BRAZILIAN GRILL
1756 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 914-223-0550
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cream cheese, manager disposed of products
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017029507 | May 9, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. 0ppm. Primed and still 0ppm, manager is calling company. And will use 3 bay sink until it is fixed and has proper ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat 60f cold holding, hamburger 58f cold holding, chicken 52f cold holding, yuca 54f cold holding, heavy cream 57f cold holding, tortellini 65f cold holding, pesto 55f, Brie 54f cold holding, items were holding from over night manager disposed of products, determined the freezers were in the way of circulation manager moved freezers coolers temperature is currently dropping, manager has call AC guy to look at coolers. Milk 47f cold holding, blue cheese 52f cold holding, beans 51f cold holding, meat sauce 47f cold holding, cooler was colder earlier. Coolers is dropping in temperature, cooler was left open during prep
May 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. 0ppm. Primed and still 0ppm, manager is calling company. And will use 3 bay sink until it is fixed and has proper ppm
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cream cheese, manager disposed of products
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat 60f cold holding, hamburger 58f cold holding, chicken 52f cold holding, yuca 54f cold holding, heavy cream 57f cold holding, tortellini 65f cold holding, pesto 55f, Brie 54f cold holding, items were holding from over night manager disposed of products, determined the freezers were in the way of circulation manager moved freezers coolers temperature is currently dropping, manager has call AC guy to look at coolers. Milk 47f cold holding, blue cheese 52f cold holding, beans 51f cold holding, meat sauce 47f cold holding, cooler was colder earlier. Coolers is dropping in temperature, cooler was left open during prep
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored near cups manager moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in sink, removed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom no closing fully
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Inside restroom employee restroom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under dish area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand sink across from walk In Leaking
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. 0 ppm no dishes in dish washer continue to use 3 compartment sink until proper ppm
Light not functioning. Under hood
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.