PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA
4241 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Englewood
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's rest room with door hinges broken
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle in disrepair
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken stored thawing at room temperature in back prep area. Employee place in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash ink with leaking pipe and in disrepair next to three compartment sink area
- 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. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both men's and women's restrooms. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area. Provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
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 7/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright single door reach in freezer in back kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Single door upright reach in freezer in back kitchen area with food thawed. Door left slightly open but TCS foods still maintaining proper cold holding temperatures. Manager closed door of freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back area of restaurant Repeat Violation
- 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. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw thawed fish from upright single door reach in freezer is stored over cooked foods and bags of ice. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. 1 container of prep raw chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding), stored in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 container of prep raw chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding), stored in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at outside bib on wall next with attached water hose Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator serves undercooked eggs on Choripapa on menu and has no indication that this items is served raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Still the same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
8
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom with door hinges in disrepair Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employees clothing and bags stored under prep table next to restaurant food in kitchen area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single white upright reach in freezer in kitchen area missing door handle
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer with ice buildup on shelves and back fan area
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white upright reach in freezer soiled
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored at 39F thawing in sink with no water running. Employee turn on water Corrected On-Site
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipments stored inside building and outside
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine and other employees personal lotions stored on shelf next to restaurant food in kitchen area.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insect in dining room area on tabletop Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over commercial dressings in bottom reach in cooler on cook line. Frozen prep chicken stored over frozen open bag ice in white single door upright reach in freezer in back storage area. Flats of raw shell eggs stored over open container of salsa in glass triple door reach in cooler in kitchen area Employee properly stored all items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Frijoles (105-107F - Hot Holding), stored in pot on stove top on cook line, place there for hot holding around 9am after cooking as per employee. Employee reheated to 171F Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at outside bib on wall next with attached water hose 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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored inside front line hand wash sink. Employee removed. Pans stored inside ware washing hand wash sink in back kitchen area Repeat Violation
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification provided and no other certified manager at this establishment Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator serves undercooked eggs on Choripapa on menu and has no indication that this items is served raw Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area. At both mens and women restrooms Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days and no proof of any employees food handler training provided for any employees at this establishment 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
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 7/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
9
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both mens and women restroom
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water on prep table
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen prep area at prep table next to food
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front line reach in cooler
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand wash sink at ware washing area when sink is on
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at ware washing area
- 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. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed Approximately 7 live flying insects in following area: One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued Six flying insect in back kitchen area near reach in freezer and mop sink Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried chicken stored in direct contact inside non food grade bag Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in glass door reach in cooler in back kitchen area Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (88F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 30mins ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. cooked pork and cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding) and rice (50F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. shredded cheese (76F - Cold Holding), bag sitting under prep table on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago as per employee. Employee place in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In back glass door reach in cooler in prep area
- 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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored inside both hand wash sink on cook line and ware washing area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sink. Employee providing during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
- 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 23 total violations (9 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).