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TAQUERIA MONTANOS MEXICAN FOOD INC

10786-10788 S US HWY 1, Port St Lucie FL 34952

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603049
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 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 on wall
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer, was for personal fish, manager marked fish as personal use
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Manager cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Manager dated all foods
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee just cleaned had open. Employee closed door.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 101
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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 on wall
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. On line ambient 55f cold holding, Must make sure all foods are not stored in cooler until they are able to maintain 41f or below. Food that were in cooler were prepared less then 1 hour ago advised to rapid chill and keep on ice bath or in another cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 45F, cooked chicken 45F, operator rapid chilled products, says refrigerator has been opened and closed.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach in it not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole 54f cold holding, manager disposed of products
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation

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.