Pupuseria Salvadorena
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Pupuseria Salvadorena has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Pupuseria Salvadorena trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mint inside the refrigerator at the kitchen area.. Employee removed the mint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the rice container. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation also an opened water bottle stored on preparation table. Employee removed the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic waters stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef and cheese stored inside supermarket bags at the reach in freezer and reach in cooler at the front. Employee placed foods inside food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above broccoli inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed the raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54 F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per employee cheese was placed in the unit less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed the cheese inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee tacos were cooked yesterday morning. Employee date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in the kitchen. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk gallons in the reach in cooler at the front.
25-32-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 5 ceiling tile with water damage throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed 3 Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container inside the reach in cooler. Employee discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic waters stored on the floor on the hallway to the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed an orange wet wiping cloth under the cutting board. Employee provided removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clean pots stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a Wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the coffee machine not identified. Employee labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee add more chlorine to the water Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues inside the hand sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee placed a paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee placed a new soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of the hand sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee moved the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice stored on the floor, located at preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed fan with dust accumulation, located by the cashier.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
16-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
22
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sweet plantains in direct contact with nonfood-graded bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located in front of the steam table raw chicken, raw beef over cooked black beans.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler located in front of the steam table raw chicken over beef.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 200+ ppm. Manager added water to lower the solution to approximately 100 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS located in the kitchen obstructed by a garbage can. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bucket with chicken seasoning seasoning, container with flour not labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior has grease accumulation, oven located In the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. RIC located in front of the steam table.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the microwave solid with food debris. Storage shelves located above the preparation table in the kitchen with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in Freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on a small prep table in the kitchen not stored in a protected manner.
24-05-4
29
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pupuseria Salvadorena last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Salvadorena on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pupuseria Salvadorena?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pupuseria Salvadorena.
Has Pupuseria Salvadorena's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pupuseria Salvadorena have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pupuseria Salvadorena 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 Pupuseria Salvadorena inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pupuseria Salvadorena is inspected around three times per year on average.
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