SHUCOS EL TATA
3313 SE DIXIE HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 772-307-0744
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
Show 11 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At flip top cooler- non food grade garbage bags used to store raw chicken. At glass reach in cooler non food grade shopping bags used to store bread. At cookline masa/ dough is in direct contact with non food grade shopping bags used on tortilla press.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table- Cooked beef 70F- hot holding, cooked peppers 76F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed on stove to be reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub and container of water in hand sink- operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot waster 78F.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep counter and wall- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler- In use avocados with stickers still attached.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over sauces at glass reach In cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (diced tomatoes) (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); blended tomato salsa (61F - Cold Holding); tall reach in: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in tall stand up cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (diced tomatoes) (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); blended tomato salsa (61F - Cold Holding); tall reach in: cheese (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, all products held in tall stand up cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup as scoop in flour bin.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.