Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TAQUERIA EL REY

3427 SW DARWIN BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3722159
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760652
DBPR license6602969

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live on prep table. Employee actively trying to remove and cleans and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Found with bread for customers in 3 door standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen sink has 3 containers. employee washed items in hand sink. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Server. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At all kitchen sinks. Employee put soap at 1 sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where kitchen tile is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooked vegetable on floor. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf behind tortillas maker.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw beef and raw chicken in 3 door standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.