Pupuseria Salvadorena

1824 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Pupuseria Salvadorena has three inspections in the public record. Pupuseria Salvadorena was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Pupuseria Salvadorena is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
86
Jun 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Mar 30, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria Salvadorena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria Salvadorena on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pupuseria Salvadorena?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pupuseria Salvadorena.

How does Pupuseria Salvadorena compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Pupuseria Salvadorena most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Pupuseria Salvadorena's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pupuseria Salvadorena 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 Salvadorena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pupuseria Salvadorena is inspected roughly once per year on average.