Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

SENOR TACO MEXICAN GRILL

1685 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24292211

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked corn in 2 door standing cooler. Educated and employee corrected. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24292209

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24292210

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23921316

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. No contact with food contact surface.

11-26-1

Detail 23921314

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. L.E, K.S. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23921312

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. L.E, K.S.

41-17-4

Detail 23921310

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in 2 bottles. Employees labeled with said solution inside. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23921309

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in beverage cooler. Advised to place in separate container. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23921311

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23921315

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Informed employee. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23921313

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp and chicken in three compartment sink. Education provided. Employee fixed by running cool water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

03D-01-5

Detail 23720701

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Yellow rice 150F cooling made at 9am found at 1:45pm. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23720708

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over juices in standing 2 door cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23720710

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yellow rice 150F ambient made at 9am found at 1:45pm. Repeat Violation

53B-16-4

Detail 23720707

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee said they were only using dish soap when asked which sanitizer is used. Person in charge educated employee when using three compartment sink to use sanitizer. Establishment has bleach. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23720705

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Yellow rice sitting out in prep table with lid on. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23720702

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

32-04-4

Detail 23720706

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's/employees.

14-09-4

Detail 23720711

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23720704

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front ware washing area and kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23720703

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23720709

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23720712

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.

22-16-4

Detail 23720700

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of leftover food debris.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 23357825

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Made contact with grease resistant wrap paper. Manager discarded wrap paper and is actively trying to remove fly. Per Randy, next unannounced inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03D-01-5

Detail 23357814

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beef found at 110F cooling with pan cover, prepared at 9:30 am found at 3:30 pm.

28-14-5

Detail 23357824

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Person in Charge observed mop sink bucket and wastewater found next to waste in ground. Person in charge educated staff to only use mop sink in kitchen to remove of waste in site. Corrective Action Taken

08A-17-6

Detail 23357817

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over tripe not in original packaging in reach in freezer. Education provided and inspector corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23357830

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef found at 110F. Did not reach proper cooling temperature. Manager discarded.

03D-15-4

Detail 23357821

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beef covered while in cooling process. Informed Person in Charge.

31A-11-4

Detail 23357815

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies found in front area sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23357812

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/ 5 employees present. Informed Person in charge to make sure a Manager is on site when 4 or more employees are working in establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 23357816

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23357818

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in coolers in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 23357813

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook's line.

12B-07-4

Detail 23357828

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of steam table. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23357819

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Informed employee.

14-11-5

Detail 23357820

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Per Person in charge, Cold holding equipment now working at moment, being used to store dry storage products.

14-72-4

Detail 23357822

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Per Person in Charge, recently cleaned and are currently drying.

36-17-5

Detail 23357826

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile In front of 3-compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 23357827

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in reach in cooler; shredded pork and shredded chicken. Informed staff.

06-01-5

Detail 23357823

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Marinated beef and pork sitting out to thaw at room temperature taken out of freezer less than 30 minutes ago. Person in charge and employee educated on proper method and placed items on stove to cook. Corrective Action Taken

21-09-4

Detail 23357829

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled towels laying on top of cardboard on top of grill. Informed Person in charge to remove wet towels. Employee removed wet towels. Corrected On-Site

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22826411

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: must be complied by next callback or a Administrative complaints. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22826412

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22826413

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water an fruit juice mixes - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Time Extended

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22661473

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over avocado and cheese sauce fish and shrimp raw over cooked rice and cheese Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22661467

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22661471

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand sink Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22661468

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22661474

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22661470

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22661472

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22661469

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water an fruit juice mixes

Oct 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22349022

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

08B-38-4

Detail 22349020

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled drinks

22-08-4

Detail 22349021

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 22349019

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom emailed a copy.