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PUEBLO VIEJO II

1301 S US 1 · FT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3727554
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766047
DBPR license6602417

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#18High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato paste **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#19High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over produce

#20High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked ground beef 9-3-26, cooked shredded beef 9-2-26

#21High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Ground beef dated 9-3-26. Cooked shredded beef dated 9-2-26

Stop Sale
#22High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breast cold holding 48F, raw shrimp cold holding 48F, raw beef chunks cold holding 47F, raw pork shredded cold holding 38F, raw tomatoes cold holding 47F less than 4 hours recommended to place in the walk in cooler to rapid chill to 41F. Rechecked items found 42F to 43F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#7Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

#23Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Rinsed in prep sink. Directed to wash in hand sink

#24Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#25Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. According to plans a hand sink is located in the dish washing area that's been removed **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

#27Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – Plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file don't reflect current layout at time of inspection. Ice machine removed from the dry storage area, only 1 ice machine at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Containers of raw chicken beef and pork not date marked

#29Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. 3 employee on shift at time of inspection expired in January 2026 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 16

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside storage room area.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of kitchen soiled with dried grease like substance

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler and freezer

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys over tomatoes. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fridges and prep table cooling unit for tall stand up cooler reading 52F for duration of inspection.

#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of grease. Togo bags on floor in storage room area

#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Measuring cup used as scoop for sugar

#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Far right hood light out.

#11Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#12Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. According to plans mop sink was located outside the back door.

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in back storage area rusty

#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Tamales in walk in freezer food not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walk in closet wall is unpainted wood

#17Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Build up of debris behind shelves of walk in closet.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.