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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats120
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6605210
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit May 7, 2026 · 1 in kitchen. Staff actively trying to remove. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
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
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/01B-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottles hanging next to drinking alcohol bottles. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand washing sink to fill pan. Cook educated.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles total.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pan in dry rice. Cook removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. 2 light bulb under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided by Manager.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3. Removed by employee.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided by Manager.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Women/ employees Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Jan 10, 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 ▾
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over plantains
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche not identified.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4/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.