PUEBLO VIEJO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Cortez Boulevard
Florida
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by rear kitchen door.
- 08B-38-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5: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
- 22-02-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5: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
- 11-26-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave on cooks line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area, server area cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells on top of oven uncovered Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104. Operator hung during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 11-26-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 36-12-4: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
- 08B-37-4: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
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine and at bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line interior soiled Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Multiple Floor tiles in kitchen and dining area missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 31B-04-4: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
- 23-03-4: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
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in and freezer cooler in prep area and reach in freezer in server area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells stored on top of over uncovered Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Tortillas in walk in cooler stored on floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).