TAQUERIA Y PUPUSERIA LUPITA
2997 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray with shell eggs stored over bags with bread , inside sandwich refrigerated prep table at kitchen. Operator placed shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw pork, and raw fish. Operator stored food items according to minimum required cooking.parameters. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of refrigerated sandwich table pupusa mix chicharron, cheese and beans (55F – Cold Holding); pupusa mic beans and cheese (55F – Cold Holding) according to to manager placed out one hour ago, operator placed food containers inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink at kitchen.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and containers on racks not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees preparing and serving food, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:01 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.