Puerto Viejo

564 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Puerto Viejo has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Puerto Viejo squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Mar 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puerto Viejo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puerto Viejo on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puerto Viejo?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Puerto Viejo.

How does Puerto Viejo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Puerto Viejo most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Puerto Viejo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Puerto Viejo have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Puerto Viejo 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 Puerto Viejo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puerto Viejo is inspected roughly once per year on average.