La Pupusa Factory, 1804 W 68 St, Miami Lakes, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA PUPUSA FACTORY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1804 W 68 St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
License #: 2327717
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
10/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Soup in pot
  • Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Shell Eggs over RTE
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sway 45°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 55°f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Prep area
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Tamales for less than 4 hours reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Few eggs over cooked tamales **Corrected On-Site**
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall. BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER
9/12/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. LARGE CONTAINER OF TAMALES PREPARED LAST NIGHT OBSERVED AT 53 and 54 F Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 9/5/2012.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COOK LINE, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in wall. BEHIND BEVERAGE COOLER
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. FREEZERS
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. FREEZERS
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. FREEZERS
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 9/5/2012.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. TAMALES
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed with a handle
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN- WALK-IN COOLER VENT GUARD, STORAGE SHELVES
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. BELOW 3-COMP SINK
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like/debris build-up.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. BELOW HWS
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT KITCHEN
  • Observed gaskets with build-up of food debris. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. COOLER TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). (REFRIED BEANS OBSERVED IN WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 67 AND 110 DEGREES PREPPED YESTERDAY)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (RE-FRIED BEANS PREPPED YESTERDAY FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 67 - 110 DEGREES) *STOP SALE* Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. (RE-FRIED BEANS) *STOP SALE* Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. (RE-FRIED BEANS) *STOP SALE* Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in REACH IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. (HANDLE RAW SHELL EGGS AND THEN RTE TORTILLAS WITH SAME GLOVES) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. (HANDLE RAW SHELL EGGS AND THEN RTE TORTILLAS) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface WALK IN COOLER WALLS.
  • Observed residue build-up on WALK IN COOLER SHELVES .
7/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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