Pupusas Lissgaby
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Pupusas Lissgaby six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Pupusas Lissgaby scores about where you'd expect for a Belleview restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Beans cooked 4/8 and placed in freezer then thawed 4/15 without second date marking. Date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of hand washing sink in ware wash area. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for one new employee. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to triple sink has no soap. Hand swashbuckling sink in ladies room has no soap. Manager added soap to both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer and windex hanging on shelf next to salt. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of sink in ware wash area. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at sink in back of kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar at drink station. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle of water on shelf over make table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On back wall of reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen area.
10-20-4
58
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of steam table: beef 88F, employee stated item has been there one hour. Manager stated beef lasts no more than two hours. Provided Manager with Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) documents, manager filled out documentation and time marked pan of beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer: pan of raw beef and bags of raw beef over crab cakes and plantains. In reach in cooler in kitchen: raw shell eggs on shelf over vegetation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Red and white thank you bag touching tamales in steam table.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water at 74F near reach in cooler with slaw. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean pans have old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster used by all establishments in strip mall.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at drink counter with food contact surface up.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed avocados on shelf over sour cream.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel in kitchen
21-12-4
45
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen area: raw shell eggs on shelf over garlic and flour. Also, in reach in cooler near front counter: packages of raw chicken stored on shelf over cases of raw shell eggs and raw beef. Moved chicken during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Six containers of cheesecake in cooler at front counter prepared 10/15, discard date 10/21.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in ware wash area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon in case at front counter sliced on Saturday with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three certificates provided are from a program called food service prep. Program is not approved in Florida. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer with no label near serving trays.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel over flour dough in reach in cooler.
21-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room and men's room
32-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On several clean pans. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
37
Mar 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pupusas Lissgaby last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pupusas Lissgaby on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pupusas Lissgaby?
Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pupusas Lissgaby.
How does Pupusas Lissgaby compare to other restaurants in Belleview?
Pupusas Lissgaby most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Belleview average of 69.
Has Pupusas Lissgaby's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pupusas Lissgaby have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pupusas Lissgaby means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pupusas Lissgaby inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pupusas Lissgaby is inspected around three times per year on average.
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