PUEBLO VIEJO II
1301 S US 1 · FT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34950
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato paste **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over produce
02C-01-5High 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
01B-24-5High 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
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 8
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Rinsed in prep sink. Directed to wash in hand sink
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
31A-04-4Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
02C-08-5Intermediate – 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
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 16
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside storage room area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of kitchen soiled with dried grease like substance
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler and freezer
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on fridges and prep table cooling unit for tall stand up cooler reading 52F for duration of inspection.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Jug of grease. Togo bags on floor in storage room area
10-01-5Basic – 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
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Far right hood light out.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. According to plans mop sink was located outside the back door.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in back storage area rusty
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-12-5Basic – Tamales in walk in freezer food not covered. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walk in closet wall is unpainted wood
36-10-4Basic – 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.
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.