Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West stretching back to 2022. Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West's latest score of 67 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: No current box of red snapper on site and Operator does not have recent invoices on site and unable to provide at time of callback. Inspector spoke to Purveyor and per Purveyor, will email invoice. Red snapper is still listed on menu. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom located in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 outside back of building. And 1 in bathroom inside kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of cold make table cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-72-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Under hood system. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
58
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
51-16-7
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**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
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**
14-17-4
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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**
01B-03-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03D-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
02C-03-5
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**
22-02-4
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**
53A-05-6
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**
51-16-7
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**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen. Informed Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In diced tomatoes and red sauce in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
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**
14-74-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. **Warning**
36-62-4
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**
31B-04-4
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**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
19
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
14-09-4
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**
14-11-5
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
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**
02C-03-5
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**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave needs cleaning, left over food debris and grease. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Manager.
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken found in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 54f cold holding , advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cut tomatoes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer cases of beef, onions in storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Box fan near microwave on line needs to be cleaned
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature beef 54f advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
64
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken and guacamole **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on server
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front 2 door cooler across from soda dispenser and walk-in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of pick up window, air conditioner dripping on floor 2. Walls soiled in prep area and hot holding wells **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef in walk-in cooler, cases of chicken in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2. Mixer head dirty 3. Ice machine interior soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers stored next to shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Guacamole **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West.
How does Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West 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 St Lucie West inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West is inspected around four times per year on average.
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