Pueblo Viejo
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Pueblo Viejo has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pueblo Viejo's latest score of 74 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refried beans 48f cold holding , peppers and onions 47f cold holding , cooked corn 45f cold holding , chicken shredded 47f cold holding , Truck just came in cooler was open for about 1/2 hour advised to keep shut and make sure products cool to 41f or below **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach in freezer by walk in cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small reach in freezer by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At a few hand sinks. Emailed copy make sure to print and hang at all hand sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
43
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over washed vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef and pork in reach in freezer
08A-17-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers stored on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bulk iceberg lettuce. Educated employee **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to each sauces
08B-17-4
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked peppers, raw beef over buns. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In bar area, manager killed and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar area **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
55
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook with bracelets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pueblo Viejo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo.
How does Pueblo Viejo compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Pueblo Viejo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Pueblo Viejo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pueblo Viejo have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pueblo 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 Pueblo Viejo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblo Viejo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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