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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pupusa mix with beans and cheese(54F – Cold Holding); pupusa mix cheese,beans and chicharron(69F – Cold Holding); pupusas mix cheese and chicharon (67F – Cold Holding) at preparation area as per operator less than two hours. Operator moved the food at reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, next to mop sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a chair and pans. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots inside hand wash sink. **Warning**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area, dining area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottle of water at preparation area at kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not stored inverted at kitchen area. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at prep table. Operator put the frozen pork in the prep sink with running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:55 PM.
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.