Pueblo Viejo II

1301 S Us 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Pueblo Viejo II has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Pueblo Viejo II was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Pueblo Viejo II's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
31B-04-4
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Drink stored in ice used for drinks. Threw away ice around can **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of fresh fish **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler at bar
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
58
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Ceiling in kitchen, cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks at food service line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For two cooks.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap at bottom and sides.
35B-01-4
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**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In preparation station in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of two microwaves in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep station.
21-09-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler , bucket of prepared onions. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored on equipment dirty with food debris and knife on the magnet is dirty with food debris.
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf with cooking equipment **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bag used to store rice in **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken **Warning**
08A-05-6
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**
35A-04-4
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead near water heater **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil in storage room **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On stove **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods, gaskets on coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pueblo Viejo II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo II on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo II?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo II.

How does Pueblo Viejo II compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Pueblo Viejo II most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Pueblo Viejo II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pueblo Viejo II have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pueblo Viejo II means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pueblo Viejo II inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblo Viejo II is inspected around three times per year on average.