El Pulpo Marisqueria

741 N Wabash, Lakeland, FL 33815
Seafood
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

El Pulpo Marisqueria has been inspected five times since 2022. On Jul 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
05-04-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryer
23-03-4
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. They replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pulpo Marisqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pulpo Marisqueria on file is from Jul 2, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pulpo Marisqueria?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Pulpo Marisqueria.

How does El Pulpo Marisqueria compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

El Pulpo Marisqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.

Has El Pulpo Marisqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pulpo Marisqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pulpo Marisqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Pulpo Marisqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pulpo Marisqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.