PUEBLO VIEJO
1788 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952 · 772-335-1665
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In bar area, manager killed and cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015032538 | Jun 12, 2015 | Aug 19, 2015 | $480 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door by cooks line
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on floor walk in cooler ambient temperature
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. huevos rancheros needs to have asterix to identify eggs are served under cooked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by ice tea dispenser. Manager placed a new soap bottle
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On back door by cooks line
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces on floor walk in cooler ambient temperature
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 ran 50 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs raw over queso
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.back door
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of margarita mix stored in employee restroom.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under microwave
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Mar 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 48f cold holding, peppers and onions 47f cold holding, cooked corn 45f cold holding, chicken shredded 47f cold holding, Truck just came in cooler was open for about 1/2 hour advised to keep shut and make sure products cool to 41f or below
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer by walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small reach in freezer by walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At a few hand sinks. Emailed copy make sure to print and hang at all hand sinks
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over washed vegetables
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef and pork in reach in freezer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Bulk containers stored on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bulk iceberg lettuce. Educated employee
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to each sauces
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked tomatoes and cheese.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese 51f cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 50f cold holding, beef 53f cold holding, burgers 52f cold holding, chicken 50f cold holding, lettuce cut 50f cold holding, tomatoes 51f cold holding, pico de gallo 51f cold holding, chili reano 54f cold holding, tomato sauce 52f cold holding, manager states all foods were put in less than 3 hours ago advised to rapid chill foods. Employee placed foods in walk in cooler. Cheese 51f cold holding left from last night. Manager discarded product.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up refrigerator manning about 58f ambient, sandwich unit on cooks line ambient 54f. Do not store any potentially hazardous foods in these units until they are able to maintain 41f or below.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and sour mix on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In sandwich unit on cooks line
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked peppers, raw beef over buns.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In bar area, manager killed and cleaned area
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. Bucket in hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area
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.