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PUPUSERIA EXPRESS

With 5 inspections documented, PUPUSERIA EXPRESS maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

Causeway Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13535534

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cabbage on floor in storage MFDV. Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut cabbage in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, cooked beef 53 F, per operator items have been in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, cooked beef 53 F, per operator items have been in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. 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. Hot holding: cooked beans 125 F, tomato sauce 130 F Per operator items were made 20 minutes prior. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hot holding temperatures. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Per operator food items were not checked. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Warning

12/2/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13536617

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**

10/1/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13534650

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, tomatoes and multiple items in floor under prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large metal reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in floor in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**

9/30/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10911276

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, tomatoes and multiple items in floor under prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Large Coka Cola reach in cooler stored outside with drinks. Admin Complaint
  • 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has awning made of wood connected to large wooden pole . Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large metal reach in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in floor in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. MFDV has water from gray water tank leaking on to floor underneath truck. MFDV has a handwash sink connected to truck for potable water set up outside. Water from handwash sink is draining into grate on floor outside of truck. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans in handwash sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. Warning

3/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10786489

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed