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CASA DEL TACO

1156 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952 · 7723065381

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602961
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
DEC 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019025415Apr 12, 2019Nov 1, 2019$480

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm manager replaced product 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-17-6
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ all expired
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk item
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Few items in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In woman’s restroom Priority: Basic
Basic/32-04-4
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In woman's restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Fernani Jarel are both under 30 days.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Container of potatoes
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Under hoods
Basic/36-62-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over tofu
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Dried fruits and vegetables
Intermediate/03G-46-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near soda machine
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. In storage area
Basic/36-36-4
Food stored on floor. Basket of apples
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.