305 PUPUSAS
7187 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep area: salsa (60F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage slaw (58F – Cold Holding). As per operator; used for pupusas during rush. Operator placed in walk in for proper cold holding; items on table less than an hour prior to inspection. Observed on table across cook line: cheese and jalapeño (70F – Cold Holding); cheese (71F – Cold Holding); cheese and beef (72F – Cold Holding). As per operator; items are used for pupusa fillings and were out because of business rush. Operator wrapped and placed in reach in cooler for rapid chill. Items were there less than an hour. . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top: white rice (90F – Hot Holding). As per operator, rice was there for an hour prior to inspection. Operator placed on stove to raise temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to calibrate thermometer verbally, no probe on site.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and bowl in hand sink next to cook line. Observed bucket in hand sink across warewash area.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator with no probe thermometer on site.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 no agreement for new employee: Santos.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for flour and sugar under prep table.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups at front counter stored on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.