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PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA

4241 UNIVERSITY BLVD S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3487509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8840422
DBPR license2616083

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Atole corn (56-58F – Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Atole corn (56-58F – Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Atole corn (56-58F – Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both men's and women's restrooms. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area. Provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's rest room with door hinges broken

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle in disrepair

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken stored thawing at room temperature in back prep area. Employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash ink with leaking pipe and in disrepair next to three compartment sink area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.