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Frida's Cocina & Tequila

327 Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Frida's Cocina & Tequila has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Frida's Cocina & Tequila on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under to make table cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bulk box items in walk in freezer. And bulk chips in white container. Showed server. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Bulk chips off floor. Items in walk in freezer on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salsa cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
27
Jan 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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, 100 ppm back dish washer 0 ppm, 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of drink mix in bucket. Salsa, bulk oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife store in between pipe and wall **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to hand washing sink on cooks line and in front of serving window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On hand washing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Work clothes and/or linens laundered on premises without a washer and dryer. Hanging on latter in dish room. Must rewash clothes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-17: **Time Extended**
21-40-4
78
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frida's Cocina & Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frida's Cocina & Tequila on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frida's Cocina & Tequila?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frida's Cocina & Tequila.

How does Frida's Cocina & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Frida's Cocina & Tequila most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Frida's Cocina & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Frida's Cocina & Tequila have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frida's Cocina & Tequila means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Frida's Cocina & Tequila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frida's Cocina & Tequila is inspected around two times per year on average.

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