Pupusas & Burritos Grill
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Pupusas & Burritos Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Pupusas & Burritos Grill's latest score of 95 sits above the Sanford average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary Ammonia exceeding 400ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 300ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic cup stored in pizza cheese -stainless steel bowl stored in raw beef, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -shredded cheese container lid corners are broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -operator states she has called for a technician **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic pesto container reused in pizza cheese **Warning**
25-32-4
55
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish stored over yuca in double door stainless steel reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in walk-in cooler, operator stated opened on Tuesday, 3/25/2025, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Jorge
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle stored in woman's bathroom
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys stored on pizza table lid, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler green shelves -side of flat top grill/fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler metal shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plan review from 09/2019 does not match layout. - one three conoartment sink on plans is a pizza prep table. Pizza oven is no on plans. Mop sink was relocated. Additional tables are placed in center of kitchen. Front counter has beverage dispenser and steam table. - additional handsinks are recommended due to additional equipment and tables restricting access to single handsink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Inspector contacted Plan Review department, as of today's date 12/5/2024, updated plans have been submitted and are awaiting approval from the assigned plan reviewer. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -men's restroom -storage area above electrical panel **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: -storage area above electrical panel **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef over tortillas in upright freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 84F and shredded cheese 72F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -laundry booster stored on shelf with food and clean utensils, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -multiple employees **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by rate of cooling observed during inspection. Black beans were temped at 47-54F at 12:08pm Per operator, cooked yesterday. Operator then stated they were cooked at 9 am today. Rechecked at 12:44, still temping 47-53F. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. -slicer -dough hook -soda nozzles **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink being used to store wire strainer, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plan review from 09/2019 does not match layout. - one three conoartment sink on plans is a pizza prep table. Pizza oven is no on plans. Mop sink was relocated. Additional tables are placed in center of kitchen. Front counter has beverage dispenser and steam table. - additional handsinks are recommended due to additional equipment and tables restricting access to single handsink in kitchen **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open coffee cup on table behind band saw - open cup on table at cookline - open mug on box of wrapped dingle servive utensils - employee food plate on table under bandsaw **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse, cellphone on bottled beverages **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -men's restroom -storage area above electrical panel **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -over pizza prep table **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf below flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -on shelf below flat top grill **Warning**
21-10-4
17
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -corrected by owner **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink had dirty strainer in it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in storeroom
51-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -above electrical panel in storeroom **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked beans in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -throughout kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind grease trap in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole above electrical panel next to men's room **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area around nozzles of Electro Freeze and soda dispenser machinesare soiled
23-03-4
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Can and bottled food.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storeroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pupusas & Burritos Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pupusas & Burritos Grill on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pupusas & Burritos Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pupusas & Burritos Grill.
How does Pupusas & Burritos Grill compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Pupusas & Burritos Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Pupusas & Burritos Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pupusas & Burritos Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pupusas & Burritos Grill 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 Pupusas & Burritos Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pupusas & Burritos Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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