Vals Brazilian Grill
1756 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952 · Permanent Food Service · License 6601079
What drove the grade
Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
By the prep sink. The prep sink needs a new faucet and has it on order before they can turn the hot water on to faucet because it is leaking when line is on.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Under coffee maker
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager has a call in to the company to get Dishmachine replaced it is not currently working.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.