Lupita's Mexican Kitchen

6890 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lupita's Mexican Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 11 dead flying insects in back of kitchen on unused three compartment sink, and observed a cluster of approximately 100 live ants underneath operating three compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings in the following locations: 25 on floor throughout back kitchen and five on top of unused three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak 45F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed lights not working in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple unused items in back of kitchen including a three compartment sink, two hand sinks, a fryer, pots and pans.
33-31-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in back of kitchen next to water heater. **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three live flying insects in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During call observed six live flying insects in kitchen, **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 40 live ants in kitchen under drive thru window. Approximately 47 dead flying insects throughout kitchen. Also, one live lizard in mop bucket in back kitchen next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, no ants or lizard observed. Observed four dead flying insects in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 97 dead flying insects in light fixtures throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: During callback, observed one dead flying insects in light fixture in kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple boxes of vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
86
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license, expired 6-1-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler in disrepair. Motor not working. Operator stated that attached freezer door left opened to cool off walk-in. Food in walk-in cooler met requirements. Motor not working, part ordered.
14-11-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lupita's Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lupita's Mexican Kitchen on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lupita's Mexican Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “presence of insects, rodents, or other pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lupita's Mexican Kitchen.

How does Lupita's Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Lupita's Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Lupita's Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lupita's Mexican Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lupita's Mexican Kitchen 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 Lupita's Mexican Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lupita's Mexican Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.