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PUP TENT (THE)

1345 NW 40 AVE, Lauderhill FL 33313

Last inspected Mar 28, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1601781
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 24
MAR 24
MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind microwave oven in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,440

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024002733Jan 4, 2024Jun 17, 2024$400
2--2018009795Feb 15, 2018Jun 19, 2018$400
2--2018010504Jan 31, 2018Jun 19, 2018$640

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · Still observed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying around kiosk
High priority/35A-02-7/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Observed 2 flying insects flying around kiosk. Time Extended
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: - approximately 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. - approximately 30 rodent droppings under counter holding hot dog hot holding unit. - approximately 15 rodent droppings on counter holding fries fryer.
High priority/35A-04-4/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under counter holding sausage warmer. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Mar 27, 2025 · Still observed. Time Extended
Mar 26, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee cleaning rodent droppings then proceeded to wash and dry hands without using soap. Inspector informed employee to wash hands using soap. Employee washed hands using soap.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying around kiosk
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed: - approximately 30 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink. - approximately 30 rodent droppings under counter holding hot dog hot holding unit. - approximately 15 rodent droppings on counter holding fries fryer.
High priority/35A-04-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion fries at front counter.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to three compartment sink.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employed meal stored next to drink served in restaurant.
Basic/40-06-5
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed in three compartment sink Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Corrected to 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cellphone than handling unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust under fryer and behind French fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and debris though out area.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 less than 60 days.
High priority/50-17-3
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches behind microwave oven in kitchen.
High priority/35A-05-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in cabinet housing Co2 tank in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in cabinet located next to refrigerator in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches in cabinet below microwave in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and debris though out area.
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2022
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood fan Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4

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.