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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beans on reach in cooler at kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked beans (45F – Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand wash sink at kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris vegetables cutter.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit at kitchen area.
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris accumulated on handles in all units at kitchen area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored on kitchen floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice cracked lids containers at dry storage area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease gaskets in all units at kitchen area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units at kitchen area, also on standing freezer. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe at hand wash sink at kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:51 AM.
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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.