Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA CASA DE LAS PUPUSAS #2, LLC

69 N WILLOW ST STE A · FELLSMERE · Indian River County · FL 32948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3239591
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8006784
DBPR license4105306

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 11, 2023 4:45 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 12, 2023 4:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in kitchen reach-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 to 20 live roaches under and behind unused reach in cooler in side preparation room. 2 live roaches under reach-in cooler at front counter. 1 live roach on floor of women's restroom. 3 live roaches under tall reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed dropping on wall casing behind reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Multiple cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef,chicken, rice and beans cooked 3/4 days ago per employee. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead and live roaches in glue traps behind reach in cooler in side preparation room. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last years license is displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed in kitchen 6 dead roaches under three compartment sink, 7 dead under plate storage shelf and 1 dead on microwave counter. Observed in side prep room approximately 20 dead roaches behind unused reach in coolers. Approximately 20/25 dead roaches under tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead roaches behind cooler at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Three unused reach in coolers in preparation room off kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.