Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar ice bin” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over ready-to-eat ham in reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar ice bin and in kitchen ice bin. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic spray chemical stored next to clean dishes on cook line and containers of medicine stored next to alcohol on storage shelf and dry storage rack. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar area blocked with a server's tray. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in wait station area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
70
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by rear kitchen door.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -kitchen; 1 large pot of cooked chicken (155F), 1 large pot of ground beef (165F), operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (56F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) lift top reach in cooler to the right of the stove on cook line across from oven at 4:30 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator had employee move to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the handwash sink off the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: - Observed Cut Lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); Housemade Green Salsa (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Pico (48F x Cold Holding); and Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) and Tamales (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from oven at 4:25 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Observed Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (45F x Cold Holding); and Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the handwash sink off the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Discussed using ice to keep products below 41F until coolers are repaired or using different coolers to store food. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); Housemade Salsa (56F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) lift top reach in cooler to the right of the stove on cook line across from oven at 4:30 PM. Operator stated items had been in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator had employee move to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the handwash sink off the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed to have employee clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
74
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states certificates are at home office **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Operator does not have certificates present at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Operator had employees sign **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No proof provided at time of callback inspection. Provided form electronically to operator and discussed requirements. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states certificates are at home office **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103. Operator had employees sign **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area, server area cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells on top of oven uncovered **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
47
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In front of reach in cooler where walk in cooler used to be located **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
90
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading. Operator states he is going to have repaired **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Deep fryer oil stored on floor in rear closet outside. Floors and shelves are bare concrete and wood. Operator states it will be moved inside the restaurant. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine and at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line interior soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Multiple Floor tiles in kitchen and dining area missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At line cook hand sink and hand sink in prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan guards soiled -floor fan in dish area soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in and freezer cooler in prep area and reach in freezer in server area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells stored on top of over uncovered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Tortillas in walk in cooler stored on floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In front of reach in cooler where walk in cooler used to be located **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
50
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the cook line next to the ice machine. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Operator had can opener blade cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cooling oil containers stored on floor in hallway off of wait station.
08B-38-4
74
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar ice bin” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant.
How does Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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