SENOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA
466 SW. PORT SAINT 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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked soup in walk in cooler. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shrimp.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked yesterday shrimp 46F cold holding. Cook discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Informed Owner of 2 areas where it is needed.
Intermediate 4
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Looked over current plans on file. Observed 1 hand washing sink under steam table was removed and 1 removed by 3 bay sink. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three and four bay compartment sinks, hand sinks, and restroom hand sinks. **Warning**
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. 2 employees on site. Both signed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
05-04-4Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Produce cook line cooler.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ware Washing area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Employee picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By Exit door.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On storage shelf.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under hot holding table needs cleaning. And drain under 4 bay sink.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with sticker.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.