PUEBLO VIEJO ST LUCIE WEST

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper on menu. Inspector checked invoice and box in freezer and found misrepresenting of fish product. Operator will either change menu or make sure supplier is providing Red Snapper. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In warehouse washing area wooden cutting boards. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Huevos Rancheros made over easy eggs on menu. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For bar high temp. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - 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/. CFM showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom located in kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom located in kitchen. Warning

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 outside back of building. And 1 in bathroom inside kitchen. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of cold make table cooler in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Filters removed for cleaning, observed in 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In bar area where tile is cracked. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar. Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom located in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Objectionable odors in other areas of the establishment. Notice odor or odd smell coming from and/or around dish machine in bar area. Employee aware and as noted odor as well. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado. Employee corrected. Education provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No 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/. Establishment added a glass high temp dishwasher to bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No way to test high temp dish machine. Informed Manager of what to get. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef cooked ground beef 46F cooling, cooked shredded beef 46-47F cooling, pinto beans cooked 46F cooling Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shredded beef in walk in cooler. Informed Employee. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed standing water on top of lid and employee moved lid and water drained on to uncovered tomatoes paste. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef cooked ground beef 46F cooling, diced tomatoes 46F cold holding, shredded beef 46-47F cooling, pico 46F cold holding, shredded cheese 45F cold holding, milk 45F cold holding, raw beef 45F cold holding, pinto beans cooked 46F cooling, Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 46F cold holding, pico 46F cold holding, shredded cheese 45F cold holding, milk 45F cold holding, raw beef 45F cold holding, shredded cheese 46F cold holding. Items prepared over 24 hours ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Educated staff. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles and water tab. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 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/ Manager showed up during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No 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/. Establishment added a glass high temp dishwasher to bar. Warning

Intermediate - No test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No way to test high temp dish machine. Informed Manager of what to get. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen. Informed Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In diced tomatoes and red sauce in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer reading 40-50F. Informed Manager. Manager called to be serviced. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen and bar sinks. Emailed Manager sign. Manager printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line and small 2 door cooler. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans 50f cold holding, beans 56f cold holding, cooked ground meat 48f cold holding raw meat 53f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding, cooked chicken 54f cold holding. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer is reading 60f. Recommend Manager to call to get fixed. Manager aware and has called someone to come service. Manager is placing everything else on ice or has moved tcs products to freezer. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Cooked rice 47f cold holding, cooked chicken 46f cold holding, cooked beef 48f cold holding, cooked beans 47f cold holding. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 45f cold holding, raw steak 47f cold holding, Shredded cheese 46f cold holding. Recommend to Cook to rapid chill. Cook placed all items in walk in cooler. Beans 50f cold holding, beans 56f cold holding, cooked ground meat 48f cold holding raw meat 53f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding. All found in walk in cooler. Prepared yesterday. Manager stated staff likes to keep walk in cooler door open to keep cool. Educated Manager and staff on temps, cooling procedures, and keeping door closed when not in use. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Cooked rice 47f cold holding, cooked chicken 46f cold holding, cooked beef 48f cold holding, cooked beans 47f cold holding Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer reading at 55-60f. gasket needs fixing of walk in cooler, and door handle missing inside door of walk in cooler. Walk in cooler was serviced on site by Technician. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans 50f cold holding, beans 56f cold holding, cooked ground meat 48f cold holding raw meat 53f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding, cooked chicken 54f cold holding. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer is reading 60f. Recommend Manager to call to get fixed. Manager aware and has called someone to come service. Manager is placing everything else on ice or has moved tcs products to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 45f cold holding, raw steak 47f cold holding, Shredded cheese 46f cold holding. Recommend to Cook to rapid chill. Cook placed all items in walk in cooler. Beans 50f cold holding, beans 56f cold holding, cooked ground meat 48f cold holding raw meat 53f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding. All found in walk in cooler. Prepared yesterday. Manager stated staff likes to keep walk in cooler door open to keep cool. Educated Manager and staff on temps, cooling procedures, and keeping door closed when not in use. Repeat Violation Warning

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 opener more than 24 hours not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar. Manager placed paper towels until she can find batteries. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient thermometer reading at 55-60f. gasket needs fixing of walk in cooler, and door handle missing inside door of walk in cooler. Walk in cooler was serviced on site by Technician. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave needs cleaning, left over food debris and grease. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Manager.

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken found in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 45f cold holding, shredded cheese 48f cold holding, Beef 48f cold holding , shredded chicken 47f cold holding , diced tomatoes 47f cold holding, shredded cheese 47f cold holding , whole beef 59f cold holding , salsa verde 50f cold holding , Manager states employees have been in and out of walk in and ambient temperatures were fine a few hours ago. Advised to keep door shut to keep foods at or below 41f degrees. Pork 69f cold holding, was placed to defrost less than an hour ago advised to cook or rapid chill. Warning

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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager states she has 2 on order

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.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent to manager, printed and hung. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. in walk in freezer

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken stored over beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. There are 7 droppings under oven and 5 droppings on ice machine ledge. There are 5 droppings on floor in mop sink room . 4 droppings under prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located as dish area.

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in can wash area.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on unit atwait station area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Located in walk in cooler . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Repeat Violation

Basic - High tree overgrown is a route to top of building.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard on walk in unit covered with mold. Tables that hold flat top and char grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at wait station

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 located under wait staff drink station. 10 located under shelf in dish ware area. There are 5 under the shelving by back door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 47-49

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, cooked panned food in walk-in. Chicken, beef.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at back door in shelf area .

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. This is shared container with the plaza.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located at ice machine and through out kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area has build up - food.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Located in dish ware area and in mop closet.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under flat top and burner grill.