LA PUPUSA FACTORY

1804 W 68 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front three compartment sink.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the back exit door.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned pots on kitchen floor.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By the exit door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, located in reach cooler in front of the cook line. See stop sale.
  • 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/
  • 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. Employees name Martha, Jazmin, with more than 2 months of hired.
  • 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. Employee name Dora Sola

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501463

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned it during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375598

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed drain located in front of preparation table, operator introduced metal snake to open the line. Corrected On-Site