TAQUERIAYPUPUSERIA 2
445 NW 12 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing 75°f near coffee machine. Operator discard the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter area.
- 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 milk (110F - Hot Holding) near coffee machine front counter area. As per operator less than one hour, operator reheat to 165°f. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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. Flour container located front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in standing water at 83°f . Operator discard the water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw fish stored over unwashed carrots vegetables. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 milk (85F - Hot Holding) located front counter area near coffee machine. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator reheat milk to 169°. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water located front counter 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom. Operator provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease throughout restaurant Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves throughout restaurant with an accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in ware washing area, utensils stored in upright position. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed at front counter butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, as per manager were baked from home. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed at time of inspection, butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, with no approved source receipt. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard. See stop sale. Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
17
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of sugar stored at back of kitchen, a bowl with no handle used as scoop. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and grease throughout restaurant Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in ware-wash area, mixing bowls stored on top shelf not inverted. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter prep area a used bottle of water stored on cutting board. Employee discarded bottle of water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water located under register at frontier stored on floor. Manger removed bottles of water and stored above 6 inches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 in flour container, scoop handle not stored upright in the flour. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 25-09-4:Basic - Observed at front counter single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Manager placed utensils behind counter to provide to customers.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Observed at front preparation area, wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer and cooler interior/shelves throughout restaurant with an accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in ware washing area, utensils stored in upright position. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored container of sugar located next to coffee machine uncovered. Manager cover the container with lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment.
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed in sanitizing bucket, operator mixed sanitizer solution with detergent soap. Operator removed and prepared a new solution, chlorine 50ppm. Warning
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed at front counter butter cake and pineapple cake used for sale, as per manager were baked from home. Advised manager they cannot be used for consumer consumption and to discard. Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, shredded cheese stored in same container as cooked chicken. Employee removed shredded cheese and placed on top shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall near trash can at entrance of ware washing area. Warning
- 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 at coffee machine milk (101F - Hot Holding) manager advices for less than 20 minutes. Manager reheated milk to 172F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available in bathroom and hand wash sink in prep area , where employees wash hands. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Observed establishment had no employee illness reporting agreement form. Provided forms to manager with forms **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 26 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 17 basic).