PUEBLO VIEJO II
1301 S US 1, Ft Pierce FL 34950 · 4615551
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese stored on cooks line in ice. Informed Manager and moved cheese to freezer for rapid chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022058815 | Dec 5, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2016056545 | Oct 10, 2016 | Apr 24, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomato Puree dented on rim and seal.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 snapper
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 7 snapper
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Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee removed drink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler not covered.
Dec 30, 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs over easy
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of disposable silverware on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook drinking water then going back to cook's line to continue cooking. Educated provided to remove gloves and had wash before working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over onions and peppers. Employee removed.
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. Inspector placed date marked with information from staff.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs. Manager proceeded to place asterisk on all menus.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing reach in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In storage area under gloves and paper napkins.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In liquor storage room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter bar area. Hole in floor on cook's line.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in storage area. Raw fish in bucket. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter bar area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container. Advised to use utensils with a handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black and red microwave.
Light not functioning. 1 under hood system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cooks line.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Drink stored in ice used for drinks. Threw away ice around can
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bucket of fresh fish
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler at bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Ceiling in kitchen, cooks line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks at food service line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For two cooks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap at bottom and sides.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up on ceiling and floor at door entrance.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In preparation station in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of two microwaves in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep station.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese stored on cooks line in ice. Informed Manager and moved cheese to freezer for rapid chill.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of prepared onions.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on back wall and on ceiling of cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored on equipment dirty with food debris and knife on the magnet is dirty with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler. Informed manager.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Two cases of homemade tortillas are manufactured next to restaurant 291 sw Port St. Lucie blvd, port st lucie fl 34984. No agriculture license was found when called division. Manager could not show prof from a approved source.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese on cooks line at 58 F. Cheese was in ice bath, advised to rapid chill Salsa at 47 F at service station in ice bath, advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to thaw drink product
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items not date marked in cooler
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in buckets stored on floor in cooler. Pan of food on floor in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on cooks line not washed prior.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler, multiple food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature, foods were still at 41f or below advised to thaw under refrigeration.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Front bar service station.
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.