La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie

1684 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling tile missing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Port St. Lucie sits at 81, putting La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 58 seats emailed seating change form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Waiting for final inspection with fire department had to complete a few things then they would sign off. Make sure to have seating change completed and emailed back to me to get it apples before next call back to avoid request of a administrative complaint **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Must be compiled by next unannounced inspection. Has form filled but the department signature is missing must be complied to avoid a recommendation for administrative complaint. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 58 seats emailed seating change form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Waiting for final inspection with fire department had to complete a few things then they would sign off. Make sure to have seating change completed and emailed back to me to get it apples before next call back to avoid request of a administrative complaint **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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/. Added an addition on to restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 58 seats emailed seating change form **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 113f hot holding, reheated to pork 195f reheat **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and employee hung **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
90
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Hot dogs on top of chicken skewers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken and sliced tomatoes
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small cooler up front gasket is missing on top
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back storage area
36-36-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bulk **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 60f cold holding, shredded cheese 50f cold holding advised rapid chill placed in there les then 30 minutes
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler and freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk and sour cream in small cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bulk machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach in freezer chest
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee dishing food **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling by triple sink
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Garlic sauce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie.

How does La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Perrada Del Gordo Port St Lucie is inspected around three times per year on average.