Los Cocos
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2023, Los Cocos has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Port St. Lucie sits at 81, putting Los Cocos on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Ran 2x found at 0 ppm. Sanitizer not hooked up to dish machine. Cups found inside of machine. Dish machine is not filling up with water when tried to run and prime with bleach. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Liquid Rinse Additive was being used. Staff replaced with sanitizer. Ran and found at 0 ppm. Reran and primed and found at 0 ppm. Establishment is using the dish machine, glasses found inside dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was told the procedure by employee on site. Please make sure utensils, pots, pans, and cups are exposed to sanitizer solution for 7 seconds when using three compartment sink. Employee informed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: Not observed. Three compartment sink not set up at this time. **Time Extended**
22-46-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil under fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.when running water and/or sanitizer, pipe under three compartment sink leaks. Water is leaking into container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
41
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found on folded towels laying on top of five bin cover / fly landed on side of ice bin at bar. Employee actively tried to remove and cleans and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0 ppm. Informed employee. Employee went to store to obtain bleach. Tested and found at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Ran 2x found at 0 ppm. Sanitizer not hooked up to dish machine. Cups found inside of machine. Dish machine is not filling up with water when tried to run and prime with bleach. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was told the procedure by employee on site. Please make sure utensils, pots, pans, and cups are exposed to sanitizer solution for 7 seconds when using three compartment sink. Employee informed.
22-46-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 3 live ants found on dish machine.
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store during inspection to get bleach. Employee went back to store to get correct bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/women's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.when running water and/or sanitizer, pipe under three compartment sink leaks. Water is leaking into container.
29-11-4
19
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Multiple items in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both Coolers on front line, - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk In freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter pats in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On dish machine
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and beans 113f hot holding, advised to reheat
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In woman's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On speed rack with clean dishes
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Both Coolers on front line,
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case water stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk In freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler front line needs cleaned
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked goat in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in walk in freezer being stored under raw goat is soiled in liquid dripping from meat. PIC threw away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill top is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At both hand wash sinks in kitchen
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1.Grease on floor under fryers 2.Walk in cooler floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
43
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 67f cold holding , manager discarded
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine has a sign do not use. They have three compartment sink
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in line not maintaining 41f or below
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
14-69-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (53F-ambient - Cold Holding); slaw (53F - Cold Holding). All foods have been in cooler overnight. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Cheesecake 52° Shelled eggs 58° Slaw 52° No chicken in cooler No corned beef in cooler **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 ambient thermometers in walk in cooler reading below 30F. Ambient temperature is 53F - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink nearest walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler has ambient temperature of 53F - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor, walls, ceiling and shelving **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
47
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Cocos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Cocos on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Cocos?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Cocos.
How does Los Cocos compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Los Cocos most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Los Cocos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Cocos have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Cocos 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 Los Cocos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Cocos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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