SENOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA
466 SW. PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34953 · 9549181955
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024034814 | Apr 29, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $160 |
| 4--2019011355 | Jan 8, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $440 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Yellow towels in sink. Server removed.
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. Angelina and Dionicio. Signed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tongue. Per cook, 3 days ago. Cook dated.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by bar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area next to dry goods table. Education translated by Server to cook. Cook removed food and cleaned area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Behind cook line equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook cleaned.
Light not functioning. 3 lights under hood system.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In Ref 1.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to prep table.
Dec 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Spoke with Operator on how/ where to obtain current business license.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink. Informed Owner, mop sink needs a hot and cold water source.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs under hood.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Cook. Education provided and cook washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you plastic bag used for holding cooked rice at steam table. Education provided. And was removed by employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Spoke with Operator on how/ where to obtain current business license.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink. Informed Owner, mop sink needs a hot and cold water source.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where tile areas are cracked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs under hood.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of beer stored in ice bin at beverage area. Education provided. Server removed drinks and will remove ice from ice bin.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 57F cold holding. Made yesterday and has been in cooler since yesterday.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee water bottle.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cooks line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks at bar.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area and in women's bathroom.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near back exit door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door near walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen areas.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Green peppers in large pot found on kitchen floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin in beverage area.
Light not functioning. 2 under hood system.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Frescas cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing 1 door cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef and bulk containers of salsa found in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cooks line and on prep table. Employee corrected the ones on cooks line.
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. L.G expired 3/24.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to exit door in back of kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in back of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over radishes, herbs, and ready to eat sauces.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork 52F cold holding, raw beef 52F cold holding, raw shrimp 53F cold holding, raw chicken 43-47F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork 52F cold holding, raw beef 52F cold holding, raw shrimp 53F cold holding, raw chicken 43-47F cold holding.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken noodle soup and beef soup and cooked yellow rice and cooked beef.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. L.G expired 3/24.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 at bar.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill coolers. Ambient temperature reads 36-38F.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to exit door in back of kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in back of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sitting on prep table. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in standing reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef, cooked yellow rice, and ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine not in use.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle. Manager cleaned.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
1 Light not functioning. Under hood system.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to walk in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under grill station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under grill station.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tile missing and part of wall near walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine found in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled.
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at cooks line.
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. Four staff at time and no employee training. Marcos, Fellipe,Kenyon, and Alice.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on both cooler on cooks line. Door handle and bottom front of tall reach in cooler in prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door has gap at side and bottom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain on cooks line soiled with broken tile.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Second Chefs knife stored in between equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Sink at cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep station soiled with food debris. Gaskets on coolers at cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered. Two small pans of beef in walk-in freezer. Multiple containers of food items in tall reach in cooler in prep station.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cooks change gloves after task but not wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board has food debris stuck to the surface.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at front cashier station, used for trash.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at cooks line.
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. Four staff at time and no employee training. Marcos, Fellipe,Kenyon, and Alice.
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. Sink at cooks line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on both cooler on cooks line. Door handle and bottom front of tall reach in cooler in prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door has gap at side and bottom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Inside of walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain on cooks line soiled with broken tile.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Second Chefs knife stored in between equipment.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Dirty chef knife stored in cold food items.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has heavy buildup of food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Sink at cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep station soiled with food debris. Gaskets on coolers at cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered. Two small pans of beef in walk-in freezer. Multiple containers of food items in tall reach in cooler in prep station.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Not stored, left out on cutting boards
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used in direct contact with raw beef in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw pork stored over flan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef in reach in cooler date marked Nov. 5, and cooked beef in walk in dated October 31.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche is served with raw shrimp.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walk in cooler not date marked when prepared.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on right side has some mold like substance build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind bar not secured
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Pepsi can on flat top grill. Chef discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has large gap on left bottom corner.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under grill where tiles are missing. Standing water in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain on cook line is heavily soiled with old food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under grill area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 sets of tongs hanging on handle of equipment on cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at sink on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer under cook line heavily soiled, and gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine inside is soiled with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by hand wash sink and by stove.
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.