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TACO DIVE

1738 SW ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772-249-5092

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602973
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Printed and hung
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017051151Oct 19, 2017Nov 9, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Pepto bottle stored in front counter wine cooler.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. For 2 recent hires. Both Signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. In front of walk in freezer.
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided updated license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed hose bibb. Informed Operator of when a splitter is in place, you must add vacuum breakers.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In a shared plaza.
Basic/33-11-4
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat (54F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blue pitcher in handwashing sink in kitchen. Black bus pan sitting on top of handwashing sink next to dishwasher.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/ Spoke with owner, he said someone is on their way. No one showed up during inspection, so 1 employee is going home.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine has rust on deflecting plate.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red liquid not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in prep area has dust build up
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7 packages of tilapia thawed before removing from vacuum packaging
Basic/06-09-1
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment in poor repair. Missing door handle on 2 door refrigerator across from dishwasher.
Basic/14-11-5
Standing water on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Bulk oils on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 3, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Mushroom can
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 48f cold holding, taziki sauce 51f cold holding, tuna salad 48f cold holding, cut lettuce 48f cold holding, Greek burger 50f cold holding, Employee states items have been out les than 3hours advised to rapid chill. All foods were placed on ice bath
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and lamb 80-91f hot holding advised to rapid chill has been out for about a hour.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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. Printed and hung
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook sliced open
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee prepared food on plate, over bottled drinks
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Bulk oils on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restrooms. Printed and hung
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Tile missing.above walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4

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.