Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
3427 Sw Darwin Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34953Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has accumulated 528 violations across 47 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.2 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,560 in fines. A 2022 fire safety inspection documented a propane tank and pressurizer stored in the dining room, which was subsequently removed. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve premises cleanliness, ventilation, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
This Facility
11.2
violations / inspection
11.2 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg
5.07
violations / inspection
5.07 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg
0.17
closures / facility
0.17 county average
Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021026899 | $300.00 | Apr 28, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019049646 | $1,100.00 | Jul 29, 2019 | Jacksonville | |
| 4--2019015610 | $160.00 | Jan 29, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: 20 tank with gas in side and pressure washer stored in the back of dining room. For reporting purposes only. Removed gas can.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (47)
— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections52 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections51 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections54 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections42 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative Complaint Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie had?
- Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has had 47 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie find?
- Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 10 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,560.00 in fines.
- How much has Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie been fined?
- Taqueria El Rey in Port St Lucie has been fined a total of $1,560.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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