LA LUPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
625 E ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher reading 0 ppm after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of dishwasher machine and set up 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was set up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in back room, raw pork stored over bucket of ice cream. Operator rearranged food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1). Raw chorizo stored over pan of cooked rice in 2 door cooler on cook line. 2). Raw shrimp stored over bucket of pinto beans in 2 door cooler. Operator rearranged food for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dishes, changed gloves, then started preparing food without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp stored in 2 door reach in cooler stored at (49F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food moved to cooler and held for approximately 3 hours. Food was moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Establishment charges 20 % gratuity for parties of 6 or more; not stated on menu or receipt. **Warning**
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated employee on washing hands in handwashing sink only. Employee rewashed hands in handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1). Cups and drink shaker stored in handwashing sink at front counter. 2), Hand blender stored in handwashing sink near to back door. Employee removed items from both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ No certified food manager present with 4 employees, at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near to back door. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working for over 60:days without food handler training. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom interior of microwave rusted, stored on kitchen counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 2
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board on cook line. Advised employee to remove wiping cloth from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.