PUEBLO VIEJO ST LUCIE WEST
270 NW PEACOCK BLVD STE 101 & 102
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: 3 light bulbs. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4: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**
- 51-16-7: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**
- 16-37-1: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen. Informed Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In diced tomatoes and red sauce in walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-74-7: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
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood. Warning
- 31B-04-4: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
- 29-49-6: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
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 03D-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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 01B-03-5: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-02-5: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
- 03A-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
- 02C-03-5: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. Educated staff. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4: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
- 53A-05-6: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
- 51-16-7: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
- 16-37-1: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
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 7/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4: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**
- 14-11-5: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**
- 01B-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**
- 03A-02-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5: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**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave needs cleaning, left over food debris and grease. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to Manager.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken found in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5: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**
- 03A-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
- 02C-03-5: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
- 31B-05-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in cut tomatoes in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer cases of beef, onions in storage area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Box fan near microwave on line needs to be cleaned
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5: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
- 03A-02-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In kitchen area
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk pan or beans, items in walk in freezer stored in floor. Employee moved beans to table. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bulk tomato box used to store rte onions. Manager had employee rewash and store in proper container. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in sink no water running Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Multiple walls in kitchen area
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Drink in ice
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pinto beans. Manager moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Drink in ice used for drinks. Stop asked ice. Manager disposed of ice
- 53A-05-6: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/ Corrected On-Site
- 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. Some employees
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/31/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).