Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County

PUEBLO VIEJO II

1301 S US 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
Fort Pierce
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24385025

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can tomato Puree dented on rim and seal.

01B-13-4

Detail 24385024

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 snapper

53B-14-5

Detail 24385019

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.

06-09-1

Detail 24385021

Basic - 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

12B-14-4

Detail 24385023

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24385020

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24385026

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 24385022

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler not covered.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 24274321

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Emailed just print and hang Time Extended

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02B-01-5

Detail 24157694

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs over easy Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24157692

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

10-20-4

Detail 24157693

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 24157691

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24157695

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of disposable silverware on floor Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24157690

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line Repeat Violation

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 20

12A-07-5

Detail 23598599

High Priority - 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.

08A-05-6

Detail 23598597

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over onions and peppers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23598592

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23598601

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23598587

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-23-4

Detail 23598588

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 23598602

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing reach in cooler.

14-45-4

Detail 23598595

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In storage area under gloves and paper napkins.

36-32-5

Detail 23598591

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In liquor storage room.

36-17-5

Detail 23598600

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front counter bar area. Hole in floor on cook's line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23598603

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in storage area. Raw fish in bucket. Employee removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23598598

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23598593

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter bar area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23598589

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23598590

Basic - 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.

22-08-4

Detail 23598585

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Black and red microwave.

36-62-4

Detail 23598594

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 under hood system.

31B-04-4

Detail 23598584

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.

16-46-4

Detail 23598596

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 23598586

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cooks line. Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08B-56-4

Detail 23312778

High Priority - Drink stored in ice used for drinks. Threw away ice around can Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23312783

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 23312784

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23312777

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 23312785

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23312779

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of fresh fish Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23312781

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23312780

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler at bar

29-49-6

Detail 23312782

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table Corrected On-Site

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

36-34-5

Detail 22908655

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Ceiling in kitchen, cooks line.

12B-02-4

Detail 22908660

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks at food service line.

13-03-4

Detail 22908662

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For two cooks.

35B-01-4

Detail 22908657

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap at bottom and sides.

14-69-4

Detail 22908659

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up on ceiling and floor at door entrance. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22908654

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In preparation station in kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22908658

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of two microwaves in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 22908661

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 22908656

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep station.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22638647

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22638646

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler , bucket of prepared onions. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22638648

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup on back wall and on ceiling of cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 22638645

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored on equipment dirty with food debris and knife on the magnet is dirty with food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22638649

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler. Informed manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-04-5

Detail 22279634

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22279638

High Priority - 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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22279631

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to thaw drink product

02C-02-5

Detail 22279635

Intermediate - 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

08B-38-4

Detail 22279639

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in buckets stored on floor in cooler. Pan of food on floor in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22279637

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22279636

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on cooks line not washed prior. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22279632

Basic - Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler, multiple food items. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22279633

Basic - 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.

29-17-4

Detail 22279640

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Front bar service station.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-02-4

Detail 21756788

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

40-06-5

Detail 21756791

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21756787

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21756790

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21756789

Basic - microwave has accumulation grease/food debris.

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 21609680

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21609681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-05: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 21608691

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with cooking equipment Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21608695

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bag used to store rice in Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21608701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21608694

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 24 plus rodent droppings on shelf with boxes of records and receipt paper. In storage area. Manager had employee clean and sanitize area. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21608693

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21608689

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead near water heater Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21608692

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on wait staff line Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21608697

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21608702

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in storage room Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21608699

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21608698

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21608700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, gaskets on coolers Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21608696

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21608690

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line Warning

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21017353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa 50f cold holding , placed less then a hour ago advised rapid chill

36-36-4

Detail 21017355

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In storage area near back

35A-03-4

Detail 21017358

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in back area near water heater. Manager cleaned up area. Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 21017360

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Added patio area with seats

36-01-4

Detail 21017359

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cooks line equipment and in storage areas

08B-38-4

Detail 21017351

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and bag in a box soda in back storage area Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21017352

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in storage area

23-03-4

Detail 21017356

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods

29-49-6

Detail 21017357

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two front cooler in bar area

08B-12-5

Detail 21017354

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla boats on oven not covered Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-14-7

Detail 20713492

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Added a patio with bar and seating. Bar and seating add to a Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: plans have not been approved by city due to needing an extra grease trap Admin Complaint

51-09-4

Detail 20713494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Added a patio area wil need to submit seating change Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: plans have not been approved by city due to needing an extra grease trap Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 20713493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20713495

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

51-14-7

Detail 20645442

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Added a patio with bar and seating. Bar and seating add to a Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

51-09-4

Detail 20645441

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Added a patio area wil need to submit seating change Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20645444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 20645443

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-08: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

51-14-7

Detail 20490800

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Added a patio with bar and seating. Bar and seating add to a Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20490805

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20490802

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk container Corrected On-Site

51-09-4

Detail 20490803

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Added a patio area wil need to submit seating change Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20490807

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bulk soda, bulk rice, sugar, a few items in refrigerator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20490808

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove handle Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20490806

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in walk in cooler

33-16-4

Detail 20490804

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20490801

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation