CASA AMIGOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

With 14 inspections documented, CASA AMIGOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in PORT ST LUCIE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

7950 S US HWY 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13561530

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551237

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. When waking in to kitchen
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen dish area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags on onions Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt
  • 49-01-4:Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Gas stored in storage room, manager placed out side building Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishmachine 0 ppm called to get it fixed Warning
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped hands on towel. Manager had employee rewash hands Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478828

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door reach in freezer handle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13477432

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door reach in freezer handle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Ran 2x. Employee replaced sanitizer with new. Ran again and found at 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13475977

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Bowl in soups in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door reach in freezer handle. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware washing area. Informed Manager. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Ran 2x. Employee replaced sanitizer with new. Ran again and found at 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole beef over pre cooked jalapeños. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Raw chicken over guacamole and pico in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler raw chicken 78F cold holding, raw beef 78F, raw shrimp 54F cold holding, cut tomatoes 58F cold holding, spinach 55F cheese. Per employees, in cooler since 10:30am found at 12:34pm. Salsa 50F cold holding Advise to move items to freezer. Walk in cooler - per Manager, received delivery 1 hour ago, Shredded chicken 45F cold holding, beef cooked 45F, cooked chicken wings 61F cooling made at 9:30am found at 1:00p, raw beef 45F cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Salsa cooler diced tomatoes 55F cooling made at 10:30am Walk in cooler raw pork 47-48F cold holding, cooked chicken made 7/26 48F, raw chicken 46F cold holding, salsa 47F cold holding, cooked rice made yesterday last night 55F cooling, soup 48F cold holding, soup 48F cold holding, cut lettuce 52F cold holding, raw shrimp 46F cold holding cooked pork 38F cold holding, Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10918898

  • 14-18-4:Basic - Beverage tubing stored ice at bar. Employee fixed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door reach in freezer handle. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware washing area. Informed Manager.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage room.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple items stacked on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1. Removed by employee Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over chips uncovered. Manager turned off.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 under hood system.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Ran 2x. Employee replaced sanitizer with new. Ran again and found at 0ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole beef over pre cooked jalapeños. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill cooler raw chicken 78F cold holding, raw beef 78F, raw shrimp 54F cold holding, cut tomatoes 58F cold holding, spinach 55F cheese. Per employees, in cooler since 10:30am found at 12:34pm. Salsa 50F cold holding Advise to move items to freezer. Walk in cooler - per Manager, received delivery 1 hour ago, Shredded chicken 45F cold holding, beef cooked 45F, cooked chicken wings 61F cooling made at 9:30am found at 1:00p, raw beef 45F cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at ware washing station. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink. Manager will tell employee not to use as dump sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping for chlorine dish washers.

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734446

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up 3 door freezer handle broken. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door exiting outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets dressing in beer cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Over pico - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice tomatoes 54 cold holding, manger states item has been out less than 1 hour advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Diced tomatoes 67F **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733220

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under tables and booth are in dining area Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up 3 door freezer handle broken.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door exiting outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets dressing in beer cooler Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Over pico
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flys in storage area near onions 2 live flys in bar area by ice Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over the tomatoes Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in dining area near booths area 1 live roach under cup rack in kitchen area 1 live roach on counter by plates on cooks line Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice tomatoes 54 cold holding, manger states item has been out less than 1 hour advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8852554

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8990622

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Dressing in beer cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon on guacamole cart in water 71f Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso 47-54f cold holding made from last night manager disposed of product **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Blew in gloves. Stopped employee had him wash hands and change gloves Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso 47-54f cold holding, tomatoes diced 68f cold holding Queso was disposed of, advised to rapid chill diced tomatoes Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8849550

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 45f cold holding Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door by office Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler door that is connected to cooks line has a large gap Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish for ceviche must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Make sure all fish is cooked to 155f before serving,. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779615

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Buckets of food stored on floor in the beer walk in cooler. Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels used for tortillas Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 45f cold holding Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door by office Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed avocados on table side cart. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Walk in cooler door that is connected to cooks line has a large gap Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso 52F made yesterday black beans 48F chicken wings 47F Cooked beef tips 47F made yesterday Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Warning
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish for ceviche must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa verde 7-29-24, salsa enchilada 7-26 Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa verde 7-29-24, salsa enchilada 7-26 Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One on floor under cooks line Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler Pork cooked 47f cold holding , crevice shrimp 47f cold holding , cheese tamale 47f cold holding , beef 42f cold holding , beef steaks 42f cold holding , ; salsa burrito (47F - Cold Holding); ceviche fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); queso Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. in bar Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar area Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.in bar Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522231

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and agave
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado being cut and not washed. Manager told them to wash them first Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 49-04-4:Flammables stored/debris present in storage room. For reporting purposes only.gas can in storage area. Manager placed outside building Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Tamales
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales and bulk pork manager disposed of products
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork tamales 46f cold holding , pork bulk 47f cold holding
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378404

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By server station at entry way
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon containers of salsa getting prepared. Educated and moved Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By server station and restrooms. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed avocados on the guacamole cart. Must wash and remove stickers before placing on cart. Rewashed Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Meat cooler at end of cooks line Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cut lettuce and tomatoes. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 200++ remixed and now 50-100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles near bar bottles. Manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ manager came after inspection started Corrected On-Site