Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
37
Score
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria's latest score of 37 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over open rice container in glass reach in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple foods stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bags in reach in freezer. Employee properly stored in zip lock bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks in both restrooms and at ware washing area. Employee provided paper towel at all sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Some employees with no proof of form. Provided blank form
11-26-1
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment's stored outside
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door not self closing with broken hinges **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on top of glass reach in cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food handler employee in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In parking lot area **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. White rice stored uncovering glass reach in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken and beef stored thawing at room temperature in back kitchen prep table **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
37
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on attached water hose on bib on exterior of building **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on attached water hose on bib on exterior of building **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked foods in double door glass reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored on prep table next to food **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in back kitchen with equipments stored inside
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both hand wash sink in restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Operator has 4 total food handler employees but only 3 hired under 60 days. One employee training certificate is expired and date was changed with a pen to attempt to show current. **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. Operator has 3 new employees with no proof of form completed
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of prep cut green plantains stored on floor in prep area. Oil fry jug stored on floor in prep area
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and phone stored next to food on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door not self closing **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipment's stored outside near back door
33-31-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw prep chicken and cooked food stored sitting and thawing at 41F at ware washing area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at front line with soiled gasket
23-03-4
25
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Atole corn (56-58F - Cooling), cooked corn sauce stored in huge deep metal pot inside 3 door glass reach in cooler from over night with no additional preparation today as per employee and manager. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both men's and women's restrooms. At hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area. Provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash ink with leaking pipe and in disrepair next to three compartment sink area
29-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken stored thawing at room temperature in back prep area. Employee place in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's rest room with door hinges broken
32-04-4
50
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 container of prep raw chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding), stored in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. 1 container of prep raw chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding), stored in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw thawed fish from upright single door reach in freezer is stored over cooked foods and bags of ice. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 3 qts pico and 2 qts salsa (44-48F - Cooling), both times stored covered with condensation under lids in upright three door reach in cooler in kitchen area from over night with no additional preparation as per manager. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright single door reach in freezer in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Single door upright reach in freezer in back kitchen area with food thawed. Door left slightly open but TCS foods still maintaining proper cold holding temperatures. Manager closed door of freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back area of restaurant **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
43
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Frijoles (105-107F - Hot Holding), stored in pot on stove top on cook line, place there for hot holding around 9am after cooking as per employee. Employee reheated to 171F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over commercial dressings in bottom reach in cooler on cook line. Frozen prep chicken stored over frozen open bag ice in white single door upright reach in freezer in back storage area. Flats of raw shell eggs stored over open container of salsa in glass triple door reach in cooler in kitchen area Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insect in dining room area on tabletop **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine and other employees personal lotions stored on shelf next to restaurant food in kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at outside bib on wall next with attached water hose **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area
31B-03-4
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored inside front line hand wash sink. Employee removed. Pans stored inside ware washing hand wash sink in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification provided and no other certified manager at this establishment **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator serves undercooked eggs on Choripapa on menu and has no indication that this items is served raw **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area. At both mens and women restrooms **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 food handler employees hired over 60 days and no proof of any employees food handler training provided for any employees at this establishment **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom with door hinges in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employees clothing and bags stored under prep table next to restaurant food in kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single white upright reach in freezer in kitchen area missing door handle
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright reach in freezer with ice buildup on shelves and back fan area
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white upright reach in freezer soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef stored at 39F thawing in sink with no water running. Employee turn on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused equipments stored inside building and outside
33-31-5
14
Jul 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
9 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed Approximately 7 live flying insects in following area: One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued Six flying insect in back kitchen area near reach in freezer and mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried chicken stored in direct contact inside non food grade bag **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked foods in glass door reach in cooler in back kitchen area **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One flying insect inside first flip top reach in cooler on top of cooked rice in a bowl. Stop sale issued **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (88F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 30mins ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. cooked pork and cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding) and rice (50F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago,as per employee from main reach in cooler in kitchen area after sitting out. shredded cheese (76F - Cold Holding), bag sitting under prep table on front line, place there approximately 1 hour ago as per employee. Employee place in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee begin work after eating without washing hands. Employee wash hands for less then 20 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In back glass door reach in cooler in prep area
05-05-4
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Fried chicken (45-47F - Cooling), stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in front line reach in cooler and prep yesterday as per employee with no additional prep today. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored inside both hand wash sink on cook line and ware washing area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sink. Employee providing during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
05-08-4
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
33-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front line reach in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen prep area at prep table next to food
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle water on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at ware washing area
29-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At both mens and women restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand wash sink at ware washing area when sink is on
29-03-4
9
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. In glass three door reach in cooler in kitchen area. E Manager place thermometer in warmest part up front **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom
32-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's rest room
32-12-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw All items frozen chicken stored on back prep table. Manager place in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Package grab and go dessert on front counter not having all labeling requirements. Reviewed with operator on labeling requirements
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled with grease build up 2. Exterior of fryer soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria.
How does Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pupuseria Y Restaurante Maria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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