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LA PUPUSA QUEEN

Health inspection records show LA PUPUSA QUEEN in LAKE PLACID has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

210 North Main Avenue
Florida, 33852
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13490386

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waiting station. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Fresh made cheese sauce thawed on 12/12, with no date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

11/13/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13489561

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10929368

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 left employment two weeks ago. Operator will obtain Certified Food Manager. Warning

6/4/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10742036

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: cooked used container to scoop rice . Operator educated cook. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: stand up reach in repaired door with black duct tape. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron after washing. Operator educated employee who washed and dried hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

3/27/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10782046

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: handle on stand up reach in cooler repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Provided Operator seating change form. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Operator will remove extra seats **Time Extended**

2/18/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10741290

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: handle on stand up reach in cooler repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Provided Operator seating change form. **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/. Operator has removed stand up cooler for chest type reach in make table, also has added another hood system, for fryers they will install.Provided operator with plan review information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Operator has plans and will send them to plan review. **Time Extended**

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8738866

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: handle on stand up reach in cooler repaired with duct tape. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood utensils in kitchen. Operator removed. 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/. Operator has removed stand up cooler for chest type reach in make table, also has added another hood system, for fryers they will install.Provided operator with plan review information. Warning
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken soup thawed yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked soup. Corrected On-Site Warning

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8441859

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler with broken handle.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: top of reach in cooler soiled.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef over vegetables. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R.C
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only, at hood.

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8360156

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored: food contact service is up. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk open bag of corn flour stored not 6 inches off of floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement in Spanish, and new employees signed. Corrected On-Site