Pupusas Mix El Salvador

104 Se 6Th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Pupusas Mix El Salvador has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Okeechobee restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-24: The number are on the unit, but not large. Operator appears to have used a labeling machine. **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

50-04-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Provided form and operator signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor: to go boxes, and plastic water bottles. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**

33-15-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

05-09-4

Jun 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator will obtain soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained test strips for chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products: operator ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

11-26-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units: operator ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupusas Mix El Salvador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupusas Mix El Salvador on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pupusas Mix El Salvador?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pupusas Mix El Salvador.

How does Pupusas Mix El Salvador compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Pupusas Mix El Salvador most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Pupusas Mix El Salvador's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pupusas Mix El Salvador have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupusas Mix El Salvador 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 Mix El Salvador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pupusas Mix El Salvador is inspected around two times per year on average.

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