Pueblo Viejo, 1788 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PUEBLO VIEJO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1788 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
License #: 6602283
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 6/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Over dish machine
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy clear liquid
6/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Carrots
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Wooden bowls chipped
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink next to reach in cooler, food items under flip top exposed to splash when open
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. On cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature.chicken
  • Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw shrimp on door of reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Pink liquid next to lettuce at prep sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.- near ac unit
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink liquid
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. A/c unit in back of kitchen
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of reach in freezer and exterior of food containers
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Wooden bowls
  • Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in the walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Shelf under prep table broken
  • Basic - Old labels on clean containers
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dish machine reservoir and run racks
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Chlorine at dish machine 0ppm, technician in route **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by reach in cooler
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese at 58?F, recommended rapid chill, applied more ice around container **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese 54on top of ice bath Recommend rapid chill. Applied more ice around container. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer ' not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bar Cutting board has bad cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bar **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese 54?on top of ice bath Recommend rapid chill. Applied more ice around container. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer y not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) badly stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.found salsa cooling in a deep plastic container. Manager willingly discarded salsa not sure when it was made. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food in cook line hand dink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked shredded chicken,cooked beef,cooked beans in the walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/18/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Floors tiles broken under prep table
  • Ice machine shield badly grooved and pitted
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.white RIC Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting boards moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. individual red and white cutting board
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine sheild.due to sheild badly grooved and pitted
  • Critical - Observed raw beef and chicken thawed in standing water.placed in pot to cook
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken thawed at room temperature.placed in cooler
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.on ledge behind hand sink on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed water damage to several ceiling tiles in kitchen and server station
  • wooden bowls for nachos not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.Also food storage containers in RIF
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, cooked beans cooling overnight are at 57 degrees F. Stop Sale issued. This violation must be corrected by : 05/23/12.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under prep area cutting board.
  • Observed cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, bus tub used to store fried tortillia shells is broken.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, cooked beans cooling in thick layers overnight in bus tubs are at 57 degrees F in the walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 05/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth, container of jalopenos sitting on top of cook line make unit contains some jalopenos with mold-like growth on them.
  • Observed heavily soiled water in well area of dish machine- water is oily, gray, has food debris, and white scumy substance in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed ledge attached between wall and handwash sink soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed mold-like buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 05/23/12.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing, dish area behind cookline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed cookline reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of homestyle refrigerator is cracked/broken and insulation is exposed.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, cook used cookline handwash sink to fill up pot of water that was added to rice cooking on the stove.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shredded cheese on cutting board next to steam table is at 48 degrees F. Observed pan of cheese is sitting on top of ice bed rather than being submerged into the layer of ice. Recommended rapidly chilling and maintaining a higher ice level. Manager put cheese into cooler to chill and added ice to pan.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, homestyle refrigerator door, area near handle.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, cookline area wiping cloth chlorine santizer tested at 200 ppm. Corrected On Site, retested at 100 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing light purple substance hanging on door handle near cookline homestyle refrigerator.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
12/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bus tub of ground beef and bucket of chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, home style refrigerator next to cookline.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, shelves in the walk in cooler are constructed of a hard paper/cardboard like substance.
  • Violation: 37-05-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, area between wall and kitchen handwash sink.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, walk in cooler as evidenced by ambient air thermometer reads at 55 degrees F and potentially hazardous foods stored in unit overnight are at 51 to 56 degrees F.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, chicken stock, cooked beans, and cooked beef cooling in the walk in cooler overnight in covered containers are at 55-56 degrees F. Stop Sale issued.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, shelves in the walk in cooler are constructed of a hard paper/cardboard like substance.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under the prep area cutting board.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, homestyle power drill used with wisk attachment to mix refried beans.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, only handwash sink in the kitchen.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 5 employees on duty at time of inspection. Corrected On Site, CFM arrived during inspection- reminder A Certified Food Manager must be present anytime there are 4 or more employees on duty.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, sever cutting/handeling drink lemons with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, food employee washed hands at the dish area spray hose before putting gloves on.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, main ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, large pan of shredded cheese at 61 degrees F on cookline- observed pan is sitting on top of a layer of ice. Recommended ice layer should come up sides of container to facilitate proper chilling- maintain PHF at 41 degrees F of below.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Monterey jack cheese blocks, housemade cheese sauce, cooked chicken, cooked taco meat, soup, sour cream, ham, and raw fish- 56 degrees F (smelled bad when bucket opened) at 51-54 degrees F in the walk in cooler, stored overnight. Stop Sale issued.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, area between wall and kitchen handwash sink.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler ambient air temperature 54 degrees F. Stop Sale issued.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by smoke in kitchen area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, numerous bins of plastic wrapped bundles of food in the reach in freezer are labled in Spanish only, must have English translation as well.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed facility using ice bed instead of bath for shredded cheese and for salsa.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Advised quick chill as manager stated they were about an hour out at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag n box stacked in storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Warmed chi-s dispensed with bowls they are served in.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server/worker scooping chips-female.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed green ice bucket with large crack in bottom.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths left throughout facility, Cookline, chip station, beverage area etc.
  • Critical. Observed minor buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed unused and unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers. Host/hostess at 2 people at 6+ top, rolled silver left on table.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. At least an inch of daylight visible at threshold.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at back door threshold area-leaving an inch of dailight at bottom.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and or dust. Kitchen area ceiling tiles and light shields speckled with black.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
12/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, pan of raw shrimp over case of lettuce in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, BIB syrup boxes.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bus tub of ground beef under the walk in cooler shelving. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line unit.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters on the shelf above the coffee maker. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor, ABC extinguisher on the floor in air conditioner storage area. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.large white containers in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.placed in RIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.bucket of chopped veggies. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cooked beef and cooked shredded chicken in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee not washing hands after changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed missing alarm for dishmachine
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.hose bib out back.got the incorrect valve.needs a back flow proventor
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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