Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food

10786-10788 S Us Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 45F, cooked chicken 45F, operator rapid chilled products, says refrigerator has been opened and closed. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach in it not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole 54f cold holding , manager disposed of products

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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. Printed **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-32-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tomatillos **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food.

How does Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food 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 Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Montanos Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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