PUPUSERIA EXPRESS
7607 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
28-13-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans in handwash sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions, tomatoes and multiple items in floor under prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Large Coka Cola reach in cooler stored outside with drinks. **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large metal reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in floor in reach in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.