Pueblito Viejo
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2012, Pueblito Viejo has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT AROUND THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK AND MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP/FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: BAR ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE MACHINE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE THE BAR STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BLENDERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL CAULKING BETWEEN THE BAR MARBLE PREP TABLE AND BACK WALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AT THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (1) LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD/COVER OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS INSIDE COOLERS WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Nov 2, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE LEFT AND MIDDLE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Dec 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT MENU WITH REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE, BUT NO ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVE RAW OR UNDECOOKED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEALED OR PAINTED THE RAW WOOD SHELVINGS OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE CLOSET CLOSE TO THE MENS WASHROOM AND THE RAW WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CELING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 18, 2018
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 19, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PLASTIC GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC GUARD IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF CLEAN DISHES. SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE SHELVINGS THRU-OUT AND BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED VINYL FLOOR BESIDE THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FIVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL ON THE FLOUR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING TILES ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER OF BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR THE CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS AND POTATOES STORED UNDER THE CABINET IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE BEER COOLER AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN AND TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CHIPPING CEILING TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, ABOVE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER FRONT COAT AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Soda dispenser drainline draining into ice bin drain. Instructed to remove drainline from ice bin and reroute to drainine.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock in storage room stored on floor. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON ONE DOOR MILK/FRUIT COOLER DOOR AND THREE DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, DISH MACHINE AND CABINETS AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, BAR AND STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLES; GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 16, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SUCH CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TO WHICH THE PUBLIC HAS ACCESS. ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT WHICH FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED SHALL EMPLOY AND HAVE PRESENT ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (LEFT SIDE) BEHIND BAR.----------------NOTED MOP SINK LOCATED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER INSIDE PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pueblito Viejo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pueblito Viejo on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pueblito Viejo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pueblito Viejo.
Has Pueblito Viejo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblito Viejo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pueblito Viejo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pueblito Viejo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblito Viejo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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