SEÑOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA
466 SW PT ST LUCIE BLVD UNIT 119-, 120 · PORT SAINT LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over radishes, herbs, and ready to eat sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork 52F cold holding, raw beef 52F cold holding, raw shrimp 53F cold holding, raw chicken 43-47F cold holding.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork 52F cold holding, raw beef 52F cold holding, raw shrimp 53F cold holding, raw chicken 43-47F cold holding. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken noodle soup and beef soup and cooked yellow rice and cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. L.G expired 3/24.
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill coolers. Ambient temperature reads 36-38F.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to exit door in back of kitchen
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sitting on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw beef, cooked yellow rice, and ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.