How many health inspections has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had?

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart ever been shut down?

No, Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had?

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart find?

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart

4504 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

Martin County · Food Service
Owner: Chavez, Alan, Abraham, and Jose Nicolas
DBPR License: MFD5350401
FDACS Estab #: 368509

Overview

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had one inspection on record between October 2024 and December 2025. A focused inspection in October 2024 identified 17 violations, including intermediate-priority findings related to employee health policy (person in charge unable to respond correctly to questions about foodborne illness transmission), lack of written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events, missing paper towels at a handwashing sink, and improperly labeled packaged juices that were removed from the sales floor during the inspection. A follow-up focused inspection in December 2025 for kratom products compliance verification found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: December 5, 2025

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection

Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 5, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted for Kratom Products compliance verification ,No items observed during visit. Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Oct 23, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 17 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomiting and diarrhea guidance document provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Establishment does not have written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea events.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Back - missing paper towels for hand sink next to 3 bay sink.

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail - multiple package juices taken out from original carton missing source labeling and ingredient's located inside small sandwich display cooler. Cos - juices were removed from sales floor during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Retail - no ambient thermometer for small milk cooler.

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Retail - multiple metal food tongs stored hanging on dusty metal rack located on jerky station. Cos - tongs were removed from rack during inspection.

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Retail - coffee stirrers not stored in original protective packaging located inside a cup next to coffee station.

4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11

Back - 3 bay sink not sealed to wall.

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Back - multiple areas of 3 bay sink with rust build up throughout the compartments.

4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19

Back - raw wood shelving being used to store soda beverages located inside walk in beverage cooler.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Retail - multiple food storage shelves with dust build up through out.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Back - door to only restroom not self-closing.

6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18

Back - soil build up throughout hand sink located next to 3 bay sink.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back - soil build up throughout the floors under 3 bay sink areas.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Multiple stain damaged ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114Repeat

Back - ice maker no longer in use and non-food articles stored adjacent to 3 bay sink.

83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.

Signage not posted conspicuously.

Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had?: Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart ever been shut down?: No, Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart last inspected?: Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 5, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had?: Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart find?: Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Don Nico's Tacos in Stuart are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf.