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PUPUSAS & BURRITOS GRILL

2477 PARK AVE · SANFORD · Seminole County · FL 32771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3478432
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8789429
DBPR license6905351

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -multiple employees **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. – raw beef over tortillas in upright freezer **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 84F and shredded cheese 72F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -laundry booster stored on shelf with food and clean utensils, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by rate of cooling observed during inspection. Black beans were temped at 47-54F at 12:08pm Per operator, cooked yesterday. Operator then stated they were cooked at 9 am today. Rechecked at 12:44, still temping 47-53F. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. -slicer -dough hook -soda nozzles **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink being used to store wire strainer, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plan review from 09/2019 does not match layout. – one three conoartment sink on plans is a pizza prep table. Pizza oven is no on plans. Mop sink was relocated. Additional tables are placed in center of kitchen. Front counter has beverage dispenser and steam table. – additional handsinks are recommended due to additional equipment and tables restricting access to single handsink in kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – open coffee cup on table behind band saw – open cup on table at cookline – open mug on box of wrapped dingle servive utensils – employee food plate on table under bandsaw **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – purse, cellphone on bottled beverages **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -men's restroom -storage area above electrical panel **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -over pizza prep table **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf below flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -on shelf below flat top grill **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.