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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of beer stored in ice bin at beverage area. Education provided. Server removed drinks and will remove ice from ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 57F cold holding. Made yesterday and has been in cooler since yesterday.
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area and in women's bathroom.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Green peppers in large pot found on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk in freezer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 2 under hood system.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frescas cooler.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing 1 door cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef and bulk containers of salsa found in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cooks line and on prep table. Employee corrected the ones on cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.