Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Islamorada restaurants (averaging 68), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in the walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine. Water added and retest @ 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The blade on can opener is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs laying in chips . **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walking cooler
36-02-5
50
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface ,covering Greens in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
25-05-4
64
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.0 ppm chlorine Triple sink is set up to sanitize dish
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.in walk-in cooler, fish is still frozen but thawing . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
82
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - At triple sink area , No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to rear door - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to rear door **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: c - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to triple sink **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar .
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and wiping cloth stored on handwash sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sergio Hernandez 9/3/22 Manuel Alcaraz 9/3/22
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Containers of Shrimp stored on floor. In walk-in cooler peppers, limes stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Around ice machine the Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill.
How does Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Islamorada?
Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Islamorada average of 68.
Has Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill 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 Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Puerto Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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