Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over Zucchinis inside reach in cooler . Operator stored shell eggs on bottom shelf under unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and front areas soiled vents and tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at hallway pots and containers on racks not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed double door cooler at kitchen food debris, interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen food debris and grease on wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray with shell eggs stored over bags with bread , inside sandwich refrigerated prep table at kitchen. Operator placed shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink at kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw pork, and raw fish. Operator stored food items according to minimum required cooking.parameters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of refrigerated sandwich table pupusa mix chicharron, cheese and beans (55F - Cold Holding); pupusa mic beans and cheese (55F - Cold Holding) according to to manager placed out one hour ago, operator placed food containers inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees preparing and serving food, no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and containers on racks not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
43
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, next to mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area, dining area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area, dining area and preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed one employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed multiple wet cloths at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pupusa mix with beans and cheese(54F - Cold Holding); pupusa mix cheese,beans and chicharron(69F - Cold Holding); pupusas mix cheese and chicharon (67F - Cold Holding) at preparation area as per operator less than two hours. Operator moved the food at reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected no vacuum breaker, next to mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots inside hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with a chair and pans. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area, dining area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not stored inverted at kitchen area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at prep table. Operator put the frozen pork in the prep sink with running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths at preparation area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottle of water at preparation area at kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
43
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside preparation refrigerated table, raw ch container over cooked ground chorizo. Employee moved chorizo bag to area away from raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw pork, raw chicken, raw beef and raw fish no separated. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees no hair restraints used while prepay food.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residues on shelves inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with chicken tacos inside reach in freezer no covered.
08B-12-5
47
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer, raw chicken, raw beef and raw fish no separated.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove beef soup (125F - Hot Holding); cooked corn on the cob (125F - Hot Holding) According to cook turn of stove about 90 minutes ago. Recommended to reheat soup and corn in the cob to 165F. Cook turn stove burner on to reheat food items. 20 minutes later beef soup (167F - Reheating ); cooked corn on the cob (170F - Reheating ) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops for flour, and rice buried inside food. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef stored inside make table at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked yellow rice inside standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yellow rice stored inside standing cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile with watermark over the 3 compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located by the dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located underneath equipment in the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
32-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing freezer solid.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita.
How does Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita 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 Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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