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LA LUPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Based on 7 health inspections, LA LUPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT in POMPANO BEACH has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

625 East Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33060
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928106

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By mop sink, bag of onions stored on floor. Employee moved onions to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On cook line in hot holding unit, to go bag used to line container with cooked ready to eat rice.
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In kitchen, drain line coming from the ceiling draining into handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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. New employee hired less than two months not informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator

Inspection Date: 6/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10866491

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, employee bag stored with single serve glass soda bottles. Employee removed personal item. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By mop sink at back door, fryer oil stored on floor under sink. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen, missing light shield missing over shelves storing clean plates and fresh tortilla chips.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen, personal medicine stored on shelves with plates and ready to eat tortilla chips. Employee removed medication and stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In kitchen, drain line coming from ceiling draining into handwashing sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at time of inspection. Employee stated test kit for chlorine is arriving in order.
  • 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. One employee training expired 5/5/2025

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf next to prep line, to go containers not inverted to protect from contamination
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, churros not covered
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler prep line, pork (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Operator moved to different cooler to chill
  • 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/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by back door

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two bags of onions stored on floor by back door. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid stored on shelf above mop sink Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by dishwasher, raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat salsa and pork Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding) Operator stated held less than two hours in cooler. Employee put ice in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked with cup and water pitcher Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwashing sink by mop sink. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541055

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat rice. Operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at bar blocked by water pitcher. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373349

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler, cup used to dispense salsa. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At back door, two bags of onions and two boxes of avocados stored on floor. Operator removed and put onto shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler, no thermometer to determine cooler temperature.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler, Cheese sauce and pork (cold holding- 50°F). Operator stated stored in cooler for 1 hour. Operator moved to different cooler to chill to 40°F. Operator stated not prepped or cooked today.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**