PEPE'S CANTINA PORT ST. LUCIE
5363 NW E TORINO PKWY, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 407.219.7317
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
4 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area near prep area hand washing sink. Employee actively removed 3 once I rechecked and observed 1 in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area near prep area hand washing sink. Employee actively removed 3 once I rechecked and observed 1 in kitchen area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 6 high priority.
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4 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area near prep area hand washing sink. Employee actively removed 3 once I rechecked and observed 1 in kitchen area.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per Operator, products made from yesterday found in walk in cooler had condensation inside of lid. Determined items did not reach 41F or below. cooked beef 56F cooling, black beans 60F cooling, refined beans 53F cooling, queso 53F cooling
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. Primed and reran and found at 0 ppm. Operator is calling to get serviced.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in make table cooler. Employee corrected.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 56F cooling, black beans 60F cooling, refined beans 53F cooling, queso 53F cooling
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottles hanging next to drinking alcohol bottles. Manager removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche made yesterday. Employee corrected.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut pineapple and tomatoes. Cook corrected.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand washing sink to fill pan. Cook educated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles total.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan in dry rice. Cook removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In horchata reach in cooler. Found 2 containers of food. And cell phone on prep table. Cook educated.
Light not functioning. 2 light bulb under hood system.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided by Manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Employee labeled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3. Removed by employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided by Manager.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened coffee drink in reach in fry cooler. Kitchen Manager removed and educated staff.
Women/ employees Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Light not functioning. 1 light bulb
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over plantains
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases on floor in walk in freezer
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.