Tacos Ponchos

1224 Sw Gatlin Blvd Unit 103, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Tacos Ponchos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Compared to the broader Port St. Lucie restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 present. **Warning**

53A-05-6

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. All employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and bulk sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Operator. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 1 mop found in bucket. **Warning**

42-01-4

Feb 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Ponchos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Ponchos on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Tacos Ponchos compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Tacos Ponchos most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Tacos Ponchos' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos Ponchos have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos Ponchos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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