305 PUPUSAS
7187 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for flour and sugar under prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed bowl used as scoop in salt container. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed broccoli box stored on floor of kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and bowl in hand sink next to cook line. Observed bucket in hand sink across warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed strainer in hand sink at time of inspection callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for flour and sugar under prep table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups at front counter stored on floor.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep area: salsa (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage slaw (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator; used for pupusas during rush. Operator placed in walk in for proper cold holding; items on table less than an hour prior to inspection. Observed on table across cook line: cheese and jalapeño (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); cheese and beef (72F - Cold Holding). As per operator; items are used for pupusa fillings and were out because of business rush. Operator wrapped and placed in reach in cooler for rapid chill. Items were there less than an hour. . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top: white rice (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, rice was there for an hour prior to inspection. Operator placed on stove to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to calibrate thermometer verbally, no probe on site.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and bowl in hand sink next to cook line. Observed bucket in hand sink across warewash area.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator with no probe thermometer 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. Observed no agreement for new employee: Santos.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as rice scoop.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cups on prep table in back of kitchen and purse stored on bags of rice
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine out of service at front counter. As per operator, machine has been called in for service by technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under board. Manager moved towel. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container. Operator removed label. Corrected On-Site
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked Chicken stored above salsas. Manager segregated chicken. Observed raw shell eggs over soda. Manager moved eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed clear spray bottles of bleach with no label. Operator wrote name down. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).