4 Locos
208 3 St, Port St Joe, FL 32456 · Permanent Food Service · License 3300797
What drove the grade
Mop sink draining on ground behind restaurant.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 routine inspection4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 4 basic-31
- Administrative complaint on Nov 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score49
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Grill drawers: raw chicken 54°F, raw shrimp 54°F, diced tomatoes 56°F, raw beef 55°F, per employee items in cooler 1 hour or less. All items moved to colder unit during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw pork in plastic Togo bag.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Mop sink draining on ground behind restaurant.
Administrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 live flying insects in
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired certificates for Eva And Alamelia
Basic4
Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
Observed house made dressing stored in reused plastic container that is not easy cleanable due due small hard to reach crevices.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.
Broken pipe under mop sink repaired with plastic bottle.
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Cold water do not work on hand wash sinks in prep room and at bar.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Back door.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.