Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food

100 Nw Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port St. Lucie restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink, or hand sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. filled up one sink water was hot waited 15 mins no hot water coming out. **Warning**

27-24-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In cooler with sliced vegetables

14-31-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink or hand sink Manager look heater was unplugged tried again hot water is now working **Corrected On-Site**

27-06-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between table and steam table

10-17-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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. Printed information - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

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 2023-07-13: certificates not on truck will email or return hard copies to truck. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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**

53B-01-5

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. Printed information

11-26-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food.

How does Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food 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 Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Nopalito Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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