Pupuseria Morales

1111 Bell Shoals Road, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pupuseria Morales six times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Pupuseria Morales on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 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. Cooked rice held at 128F in table top warmer. Operator turned up thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk flour. Operator placed correctly **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 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. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

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.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.

51-13-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in flip top cooler with no date marking. **Warning**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. **Warning**

14-01-5

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Cooked meats, cheese

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria Morales last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Morales on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pupuseria Morales compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Pupuseria Morales most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Pupuseria Morales' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pupuseria Morales have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupuseria Morales 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 Pupuseria Morales inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pupuseria Morales is inspected around two times per year on average.

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