SENOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA

Health inspection records show SENOR JOSE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA in PORT SAINT LUCIE has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

466 SW. PORT SAINT LUCIE BLVD, UNIT 119-120, PORT SAINT LUCIE 34953

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13556951

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 10 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by bar. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen area next to dry goods table. Education translated by Server to cook. Cook removed food and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. Behind cook line equipment.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights under hood system. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In Ref 1.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to prep table.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Yellow towels in sink. Server removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Angelina and Dionicio. Signed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tongue. Per cook, 3 days ago. Cook dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12/23/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13556630

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Spoke with Operator on how/ where to obtain current business license. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink. Informed Owner, mop sink needs a hot and cold water source. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Admin Complaint
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 2 bulbs under hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**

10/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13539719

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Spoke with Operator on how/ where to obtain current business license. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At mop sink. Informed Owner, mop sink needs a hot and cold water source. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where tile areas are cracked. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 bulbs under hood. Warning
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Cook. Education provided and cook washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you plastic bag used for holding cooked rice at steam table. Education provided. And was removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning