PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICAN CUISINE
1007 SEAWAY DR · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34949
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP Raw Salmon. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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
02B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen next to beverage station. **Warning**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Red and black microwave on cook's line. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 4 tanks near dry storage rack and 1 at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile above walk in freezer. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk food item on floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior was cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on top of another avocado in reach in cooler. Informed staff. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.