LUPITA'S MEXICAN KITCHEN
6890 Pensacola Boulevard
Pensacola, Florida, 32505
Brent
Escambia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10709131
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in back of kitchen where water is leaking.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed water leaking from pipe in ceiling in back of kitchen as well as water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink and three compartment sink in kitchen.
Inspection Date: 10/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708111
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874397
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in back of kitchen next to water heater. Warning
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lights not working in walk in cooler.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused items in back of kitchen including a three compartment sink, two hand sinks, a fryer, pots and pans.
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 11 dead flying insects in back of kitchen on unused three compartment sink, and observed a cluster of approximately 100 live ants underneath operating three compartment sink in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in the following locations: 25 on floor throughout back kitchen and five on top of unused three compartment sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874231
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872898
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During call observed six live flying insects in kitchen, **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: During callback, observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Operator killed flying insects during inspection. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8872743
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 97 dead flying insects in light fixtures throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, observed one dead flying insects in light fixture in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During call observed six live flying insects in kitchen, **Time Extended**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 live ants in kitchen under drive thru window. Approximately 47 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Also, one live lizard in mop bucket in back kitchen next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, no ants or lizard observed. Observed four dead flying insects in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739783
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 97 dead flying insects in light fixtures throughout kitchen. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 live ants in kitchen under drive thru window. Approximately 47 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Also, one live lizard in mop bucket in back kitchen next to mop sink. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork and ready to eat tortillas in walk in cooler. Manager put chicken on bottom shelf during inspection.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 158 rodent droppings in kitchen under back three compartment sink next to mop sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361202
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple boxes of vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 7/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448756
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8322683
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dinning area in disrepair and appears to have water stains.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink. Operator has called plumbing company already and waiting for them to come out.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak coming from pipe in walk in freezer. Not over food.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a total of 8 live flying insects in establishment in the following areas: 4 in dining area and 4 in kitchen area (not on food/ food contact surfaces). 1of the 4 flying insects landed on a single service item. Operator disposed of single service item. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator put paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site