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THE PUPUSA'S HOUSE

With 5 documented inspections, THE PUPUSA'S HOUSE in FORT MYERS has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3940 METRO PKWY UNIT 122

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908656

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. see stop sale
  • 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. Operator provided blank copy and employee started signing Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698480

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container no label.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698322

  • 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729944

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. 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 Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 6/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8661805

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed