PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICAN CUISINE
1007 SEAWAY DR, Fort Pierce FL 34949 · 7723421484
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
6 Live, small flying insects found in dry storage area. Employee is actively trying to remove.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Use tilapia from US foods served raw in ceviche Supplier provided copy of parasite destruction
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked items in walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 2 door reach in coke cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket 2 door reach in coke cooler
Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef and raw beef walk in cooler
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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6 Live, small flying insects found in dry storage area. Employee is actively trying to remove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red Salsa 51F cold holding. Per Operator, our for 1 hour. Advised to rapid chill. Manager fixed ice water bath.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on prep table. Manager removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in salt. Manager fixed.
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks near dry storage rack and 1 at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above walk in freezer.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Raw Salmon.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Rene Rodriguez 6-30-23
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros served with over easy eggs. Educated employees. Employees placed asterisk on eggs on all menus.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen next to beverage station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Red and black microwave on cook's line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks near dry storage rack and 1 at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above walk in freezer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
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. Raw Salmon. Educated staff.
Food stored on floor. Bulk food item on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior was cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on top of another avocado in reach in cooler. Informed staff.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips for dish machine.
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/
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. For current workers, Delia, Simone, Esteban, Kenneth.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks in back of kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Employee located the document.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in food preparation no hair restraint. Informed staff.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in Walk in Freezer, on ceiling and floor.
Stored food not covered. Two pans of food inside cooks reach in cooler. Informed Cook.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Two cases of peppers stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza made at 11am
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday not date marked.
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. Employee started 2 weeks ago, no training, no employee reporting agreement.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made Monday not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup and soup container used to scoop sugar
Ceiling tile missing. By back door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained by back door
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep table by stove.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees no hair restraint while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust build up above fryers.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna 50f cold holding, lasagna 2 nd temp 42f cold holding
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Made at 11:30 and chef marked
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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.
Ceiling tile missing. Near back door
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not using, has three compartment sink set up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Coca-Cola cooler
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.