LA PUPUSA FACTORY #2
11368 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33025 · 305.300.2862
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 16 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at front line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $610
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021007899 | Jan 19, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 | $160 |
| 2--2015047498 | Sep 29, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 | $450 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Red Snapper and rabbit.
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets tall freezer in kitchen. Juicer paint chipping.
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 100, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage cup on prep table on cook line. Employee removed cup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler
Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed beef soup 55F in Avantco cooler not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Red Snapper and rabbit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over stewed beef in Avantco Cooler Employee placed raw beef on bottom shelf. Whole shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler, front counter. Employee moved to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw; (55F - Cold Holding)Pica de gallo; (54F - Cold Holding)Cheese; (48F - Cold Holding); Refried beans (58F - Cold Holding); Pork (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top Cooler Cole slaw; (55F - Cold Holding)Pica de gallo; (54F - Cold Holding)Cheese; (48F - Cold Holding); Refried beans (58F - Cold Holding); Pork (58F - Cold Holding) All items were prepared yesterday. Refried beans 48F-52F, cheese 56F employee stated in cooler overnight and prepared yesterday, Deli case front counter. (See stop sale).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in cooler on cookline.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, at the end of the line in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, water bottles stored with spices, dry storage shelf. Employee removed beverage container
Equipment in poor repair, gaskets tall freezer in kitchen. Juicer paint chipping.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, stove.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at hand wash sink next to the rear exit
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef and Pork in Flip Top Cooler at 46F Employee placed items in Avantco Cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thongs and spoons in standing water at 95F
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwash sink next to rear exit
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added chlorine to sanitizer solution to increase concentration to 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of Chlorax stored in Handwash sink Employee removed item from Handwash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease Observed wall behind stove soiled with grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flan cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator items, items placed in unit from yesterday and did not removed since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed flan cold held at 48F in glass door refrigerator. Per operator items, items placed in unit from yesterday and did not removed since. See stop sale.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 100, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef refill
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table. Employee moved bottle
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food had no hair restraint. Employee put hair restraint on.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign at handwashing sink on cook line missing. Chef put new handwashing sign.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cream sauce in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs and stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker needed on threaded hose Bibb at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Operator clean and sanitized.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked plantains stored in refrigerator. Operator covered
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, tamales cooked on 02/18/2025 before noon. Items cooked and held for more than 24 hours.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed various food items stored next to handwashing sink at front line. Operator relocate food items
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over sausages in reach in freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee food stored in tray next to restaurant food items in freezer not identified.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 100, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Chef refilled
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. Form emailed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottle with chemicals.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up boxes.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls at front line areas.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ham and fries in reach in freezer. Operator relocate raw fish to bottom shelf.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over precooked empanadas in double door cooler. Operator relocate empanadas
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 9:32 a.m. pork and empanadas held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Operator determined that both items placed in unit at 8:30 a.m. operator correctly time marked both items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored wiping cloth.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Observed no soap at handwash sink at front line and restroom.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at front line. Operator discarded at will.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean pots not stored in an inverted manner.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with rice and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside double door reach in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of flip top reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sugar at front line.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1002 E NEWPORT CENTER DR STE 100, Deerfield Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer In reach in cooler
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -Out of service Dishwasher machine, inside establishment -one flip top, inside kitchen out of service, no food stored inside. -sliding cooling unit in front counter, out of service, not food stored inside
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee went out side of kitchen to mop sink, came back inside to cook line, placed gloves, without washing hands, after instructed employee washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw sliced beef, over frozen empanadas, Employee placed empanadas above beef.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RIF-Raw beef in bags over raw pork in bags
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hot holding display- cheese bread, empanadas, chorizo. Per operator food on time at 8:00 am, employee time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ox tail (110F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than two hours. Employee reheated on the stove to 180F
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. Poster emailed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, when faucet opens, leaks water under neat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line, cooking pan inside sink, employee removed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Above triple sink rack-grinder, pots and cover on soiled surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.coffee cup on same storage shelf of single service condiments, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. -Out of service Dishwasher machine, inside establishment -one flip top, inside kitchen out of service, no food stored inside. -sliding cooling unit in front counter, out of service, not food stored inside
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Cooking utensils inside soiled container, under shelf, next to stove in cook line. -knives stored in soiled container, above triple sink.
Reach-in freezer- interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer, soiled shelves.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.front counter- above flip top, to go- foam plates not inverted, employee inverted.
Stored food not covered. Tray of chorizos inside reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front counter HWS- leaking water.
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.