Pupusas Salvadorenas

9995 Tamiami Trl E, Suite 35, Naples, FL 34113

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Pupusas Salvadorenas appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Pupusas Salvadorenas was last inspected on Dec 20, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pupusas Salvadorenas is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. The drain line from the air conditioner drains into the hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**

31A-10-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Operator unable to provide signed employee health reporting agreements. Inspector printed and provided operator with employee health reporting agreements. Operator read and signed the agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. There is a drain line from the air conditioning unit that empties into the hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

28-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on the counter next to the service window are not inverted.

25-06-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the glass door reach in cooler rice and beans (45F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the rice and beans for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Inspector educated the operator on the proper set up of the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-13-5

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed the knife block and washed the knives.

14-55-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On a counter next to the flat top grill top shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding). **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a counter next to the flat top grill top shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**

13-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple items stored inside the hand washing sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. After running the hot water faucet at the hand washing sink and triple sink the temperature did not exceed 86F. **Warning**

27-18-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. The expiration date is not filled in on the employee food safety training certifications. **Warning**

53B-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupusas Salvadorenas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupusas Salvadorenas on file is from Dec 20, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pupusas Salvadorenas?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pupusas Salvadorenas.

How does Pupusas Salvadorenas compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Pupusas Salvadorenas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Pupusas Salvadorenas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pupusas Salvadorenas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupusas Salvadorenas 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 Salvadorenas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pupusas Salvadorenas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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