TAQUERIA LOS MEXICANOS INC
2425 SE BONITA ST, Stuart FL 34997 · 772.287.7747
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026005100 | Nov 13, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2025015020 | Jan 10, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2024022696 | Mar 29, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2023061795 | Oct 18, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2023005968 | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2016023401 | May 9, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler by cook line area - milk opened on 01/26 Tuesday with no date mark- operator date marked.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At walk in cooler container of cooked tongue dated 01/07/26- as per operator food thawed from freezer yesterday and did not date with new thaw date - operator date marked correctly.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Walk in freezer door handle in severe disrepair.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- unwashed pots to stored above container or pico - operator removed and stored properly.
Nov 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, tortillas stored in direct contact with Thank You bags. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed tortillas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At kitchen, employee bag stored on top of bin with beans. Operator removed bag.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bucket of tortillas stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved bucket to shelf.
Jan 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of canned cactus dented. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, raw chicken stored in direct contact of Thank you bags. Advised operator that food must be stored in food grade bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in overfilled pan, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to quick chill.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution Chlorine 200+ ppm. Advised operator of proper Chlorine solution parameters. Operator corrected Chlorine solution to 100ppm.
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee using dry soiled wiping cloth on FCS. Operator placed wiping cloths in chlorine wiping cloth solution.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. walk in cooler: blended tomato salsa (86F - Cooling at 3:00 since 1:00. Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling, product did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in shallow containers and placed in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish not in commercial packaging over cooked crab white chest freezer. Raw pork not in commercial packaging over soup, Raw beef over cooked chicken, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked tongue 7/17 Cooked steak 7/19 Cooked tripe 7/25
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- blended tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler- blended tomato salsa (49F - Cold Holding) per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Hose connection on back dock.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tall stainless reach in: at 2:45 since 12:00 chicken (44F - Cooling,) - 44F at 3:30 At current rate of cooling, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Incorrect thermometer- range 100-550. Educated operator on appropriate thermometer needed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with bleach not labeled. Operator labeled properly.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by dry storage near back door. Operator removed from establishment.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 knives stored in between flip top cooler covers in kitchen. Stored space for knives soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned knives.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect catch paper hanging over clean dish portion of triple sink. Operator removed catch paper.
Mar 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 each canned Tomatillos dented to seam of can. Operator removed from circulation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw fish over soup, raw bacon over sauces at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink on back dock.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: Cooked rice 53F (cooling) at 11:05 since 6:45 - 53F at 11:25 Observed in deep container filled almost to top of container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator split into separate containers and placed in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Dirty pan and spray bottle resting in hand wash sink by back door.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled by hand wash sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm) Corrected to 50ppm.
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked beans at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw quail over soup and cooked beef and cooked chicken stew at tall stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 cans sliced jalapeño with deep dents to seam of can in dry storage. Operator removed from circulation. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Stainless steel cleaner over chest freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl for scooping inside bin of beans in kitchen. Operator removed bowl.
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