PUEBLO VIEJO
291 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984 · (561)336-5050
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
6 Live, small flying insects found around bar area. Staff actively trying to remove and are cleaning and sanitizing area. Next unannounced.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018031461 | May 2, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017030126 | May 18, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy whipping cream. Employee dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 sinks. One had a container. And another a bucket. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 bay sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to 3 bay sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons. Manager inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dry storage shelf. Removed.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pico cooler on cooks line. Employee cleared.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper on menu, establishment is using/ found Crimson snapper in walk in freezer. Education provided to staff.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Next to prep station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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6 Live, small flying insects found around bar area. Staff actively trying to remove and are cleaning and sanitizing area. Next unannounced.
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. 0 ppm. Reran and primed. Found at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over onions in Arizona cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooler - cooling items made 2 hours ago; cut lettuce 53F cooling, cut tomatoes 45F cooling, sour cream 46F cold holding, guacamole 46F cooling, shredded cheese 46F cold holding. Staff removed and placed in walk in cooler. cooked shredded chicken 48F cooling, made yesterday found in walk in cooler. Staff have been in and out of cooler. Inspector removed lid to rapid chill.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper on menu, establishment is using/ found Crimson snapper in walk in freezer. Education provided to staff.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs for huevos rancheros on to go menus. Manager placed asterisk on all to go menus.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. V.G new Manager. Signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shredded chicken found in walk in cooler.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Next to prep station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025. Manager provided 2026.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw beef stored on shelf with customer food in Arizona cooler. Manager placed in separate container, labeled and moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Medicine in beer cooler. Manager removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Bulk plastic container with meat in walk in cooler. Employees unable to place 6 ins off floor. Cooked chicken found on kitchen floor. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's/ employees. Inspector provided copy. Manager posted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler. Manager states on order.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Found in standing reach in cooler raw shrimp over cooked onions and peppers and cut onions. Manager fixed.
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. Emailed in both English and Spanish.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs served on menu. Operator had employee start to place asterisk on all menus.
4 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle of oven between uses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both employee bathroom doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in both employee bathrooms.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to stackable ovens.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's jacket on top of beans and personal bag on dry goods shelf.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of Salsa verde and bulk container of queso found on floor in walk in cooler. Employee placed on shelf.
Interior of oven has accumulation food debris. Stacked oven.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen middle sink.
Stored food not covered. Yellow rice and cooked beans found in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standstill/ no running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salsa fajita in walk in, and bulk salt
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By three bay sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers nacho chips go in
Food stored on floor. Buckets food in walk in cooler, onions
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line, men's restroom
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar coolers filled with sludge from sitting water
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In drain by dish machine
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 32 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato paste. Removed by Manager.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw beef over raw shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over cooked shrimp, raw shrimp and raw chicken.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomatoes made yesterday found at 50f ambient cooling. Milk found at 50f cold holding, green sauce homemade found at 50f cold holding. Discarded by Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk found at 50f cold holding, green sauce homemade found at 50f cold holding. Discarded by Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomatoes made yesterday found at 50f ambient cooling. Discarded by Manager on site.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee removed and cleaned on site.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used as prep sink. In bar area miscellaneous items in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside ice machine needs cleaning.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. For both women's and men's bathrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen near oven.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink found on coffee equipment. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons and book bag found on top of rice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between tiles in front of stove and in front of 3C sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near 3C sink and in kitchen in front of stove.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk containers of food in walk in cooler found on floor.
Food stored on floor. Lard found on floor next to ice machine
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle inverted in rice and beans containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area a cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods of reach in cooler needs cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados being cut by prep lady on cook line..
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and other utensils.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of plate rack in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Recommend to place wet cloths in sanitizer bucket.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp on cooks line, and in walk in freezer
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In woman's restroom it was sanitizer employee changed out for soap
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At end of cooks line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado in sandwich line still bearing sticker.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar counter in customers reach
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.