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LA CASA DE LAS PUPUSAS #2, LLC

69 N WILLOW ST STE A, Fellsmere FL 32948 · 7722246237

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105306
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
JUN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed over triple sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023005022Jan 13, 2023May 30, 2023$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk refrigerator
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop guacamole bowl used to scoop flour
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Educated operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach make table
Basic/14-11-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jun 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pork in refrigerator
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright 2 door reach in cooler. Not working Chest freezer. Not working
Basic/14-74-7
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Sauces in reach in freezer
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Sent copy to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Operator is still waiting for books to give test to employees. Claims should be here soon Time extended 3 weeks Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salsa. Refrigerator Educated employee
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sent copy to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Fish chest freezer
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 52f cold holding. Lettuce 48f cold holding. Suggested to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink with pots in it
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Refried beans, cooked rice and cooked beef 2 door reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in chest freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Flour
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Jul 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Return visit Jul 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cut cabbage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed over triple sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Meats and dishes in kitchen hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in sauces
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
Basic/23-03-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind flat top grill
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200+++ppm. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.