Lupitas Taqueria

12870 Ne Jacksonville Rd, Sparr, FL 32192

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Lupitas Taqueria three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 18, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lupitas Taqueria dates to Aug 18, 2023.

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

The city-wide average is 72, putting Lupitas Taqueria squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple bottles of over the counter medication stored over clean dishes, by the white reach-in cooler. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed cage free eggs lower shelf on the cook line, 58F. These were purchased this morning and nit put away immediately. These were placed in the reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a tub of sour cream in the cook line reach-in cooler, 58F. This was purchased this morning and repeatedly used. The lid was removed for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions in the white reach-in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed broken egg in the cage free package.

01B-14-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 female staff over 60 days, no training.

53B-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on prep areas. These were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored in the floor by the fryer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co2 is not secured on the front line.

51-11-4

Oct 17, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lupitas Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lupitas Taqueria on file is from Aug 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Lupitas Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lupitas Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lupitas Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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