TAQUERIA EL REY
3427 Southwest Darwin Boulevard
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34953
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler cold line and 3 door standing cooler. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By employee/guest bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where floor tiles are in disrepair in kitchen area, by green wall next to back door and underneath prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook's line. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of 3 door standing cooler and In front of hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk in cooler, by backdoor of kitchen and by bathroom in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cold line cooler and 2 door standing cooler. Manager placed thermometer in cold line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In 2 door standing cooler.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Manager placed in laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In low boy cold line cooler, fish, cooked pork, and multiple items found in walk in cooler. Educated/reminded Manager to cover food items when not in cooking process. Manager covered items found on cook's line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cow head. Manager corrected and placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Queso 99-113F hot holding. Finished reheating at 11:00. Recommend to reheat to 165F and maintain at 135F for hot holding. Rechecked and found at 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sinks not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sinks until batteries can be obtained. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Shredded beef and cooked rice, and other multiple items found in walk in cooler and cold holding units. Please remember to date mark items held more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
15
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In low boy of vegetable and condiments cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near storage area in back hallway. Manager stated a work order has been requested to Landlord due to an AC leaking problem. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near both bathrooms wall and wall in front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door standing reach in cooler ambient digital thermometer not reading. Tested tcs food found out of temp. Recommend to Manager to obtain ambient thermometers and not to store any tics foods until looked into. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing plumbing fixture for handwashing sink near 3C. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near storage area and bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple location in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Meats in walk in cooler. Frying oil in back hallway. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Frying oil not stored 6 inches off floor. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk-in cooler and near bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 21-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Recommend to Manager to place in bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water on floor cracked tiles in multiple areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
20
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In low boy of vegetable and condiments cooler.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near storage area in back hallway. Manager stated a work order has been requested to Landlord due to an AC leaking problem.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near both bathrooms wall and wall in front of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-45-4:Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door standing reach in cooler ambient digital thermometer not reading. Tested tcs food found out of temp. Recommend to Manager to obtain ambient thermometers and not to store any tics foods until looked into.
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing plumbing fixture for handwashing sink near 3C. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Near storage area and bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple location in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Meats in walk in cooler. Frying oil in back hallway. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk-in cooler and near bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near ice machine and in kitchen near 3C sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Recommend to Manager to place in bucket.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water on floor cracked tiles in multiple areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over RTE. Avocado with sticker not washed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-32-4:High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Green sauce, red sauce, and raw steak stored in Palmolive containers.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat cooler marinated raw chicken 55f cold holding made 7/14, marinated pork 55f cold holding made 7/13, marinated steak 57f cold holding made 7/13, raw steak 55f cold holding made 7/14. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and utensils found in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 23 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Multiple items stored inside bathroom and in front of restroom door - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar and by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near storage area. Hallway has a cracked ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near bathroom wall and wall in front of walk-in. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture for handwashing sink near 3C sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas. Near storage area and bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in multiple location in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In front of walk-in cooler and near bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system needs cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water on floor/ cracked tiles in multiple areas throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under 3C sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Standing water under sink next to 3C sink. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Removed by server. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Throughout all coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).