FRIDA'S COCINA & TEQUILA
327 PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · 816-291-0823
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2026. Operator made an account and payed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023004075 | Oct 4, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1, 2026. Operator made an account and payed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cut tomatoes in one of the cook line grill drawers. Education provided. Employee removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cut tomatoes in one of the cook line grill drawers. Education provided. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Employee labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi. Education provided. Mahi removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 2 lids missing.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dish machine is not working. No dishes or glasses inside. Per staff, a work order is in place.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink in a red cup on cutting board on cook line. Education provided. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.2. Education provided. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of grill drawers has left over food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salsa cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line. Employee removed.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and dressing in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 mahi in ROP not removed entirely.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 mahi in ROP.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under to make table cooler.
Food stored on floor. Multiple bulk box items in walk in freezer. And bulk chips in white container. Showed server.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salsa cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Grill cooler - raw whole beef over precooked fries, plantains, precooked chicken. Employee corrected.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salsa red 47F cold holding, tomatoes sauce 47F cold holding, green sauce 51F cold holding. In cooler from overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa red 47F cold holding, tomatoes sauce 47F cold holding, green sauce 51F cold holding. In cooler from overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For green hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Server cleaned.
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. Educated provided. All new employees on site signed. J.B, M.G, F.E.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table where employee is preparing raw meat. Employee removed cell phone.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under to make table cooler.
Food stored on floor. Multiple bulk box items in walk in freezer. And bulk chips in white container. Showed server.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hallway of beverage station.
Light not functioning. 1 bulb under hood system.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salsa cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided for bar hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Small table under ware washing sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pico cooler.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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, 100 ppm back dish washer 0 ppm, 50ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Containers of drink mix in bucket. Salsa, bulk oil
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife store in between pipe and wall
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. One cooler when you walk in to back not working no tcs foods stored in it at this time. On cooler on cooks line ambient 55-60f advised to rapid chill food on line that was just prepared. Manger placed food on ice bath.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. back door
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On small table next to steam table on cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray stored by hot sauce and drinking cups on counter in front area
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Danse has no training at this time
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near storage rack of dishes
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under front counter
Equipment in poor repair. One cooler when you walk in to back not working no tcs foods stored in it at this time. On cooler on cooks line ambient 55-60f advised to rapid chill food on line that was just prepared. Manger placed food on ice bath.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. back door
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On small table next to steam table on cooks line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.