LA LUPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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**