TACO DIVE
10501 SW VILLAGE CENTER DRIVE, Port St Lucie FL 34987 · 772 321 6693
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018001262 | Jan 2, 2018 | Jan 31, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No high temp test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At bar dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grease receptacle lid open. Shared plaza.
Light not functioning. 1 bulb.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared plaza.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed and Operator sent employee to pick up printed copy from printing store. Manager posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink.
Open dumpster lid. Shared plaza.
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.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 10ppm. Manager reran and found at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa 44F cold holding, guacamole 42F cold holding, diced tomatoes 42F cold holding, shredded cheese 43-45F cold holding, sour cream 44F cold holding, dive sauce 43F cold holding. All prepared from this morning. Recommend to rapid chill. Manager placed items in freezer/ created ice bath. Rechecked Salsa 41F cold holding, shredded cheese 39F cold holding, dive sauce 40F cold holding.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink in bar area removed. Replaced with dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn bean salsa 46F ambient cooling over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dive sauce 51F recommended to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Corn bean salsa 46F made yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef range 118F to 144F recommended to reheat to 165F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado
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.