TAQUERIA EL REY
3427 SW DARWIN BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live on prep table. Employee actively trying to remove and cleans and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1High 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**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen sink has 3 containers. employee washed items in hand sink. Education provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At all kitchen sinks. Employee put soap at 1 sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 11
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where kitchen tile is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout Kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooked vegetable on floor. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf behind tortillas maker.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw beef and raw chicken in 3 door standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 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.