PUPUSA'S HOUSE
3940 METRO PKWY UNIT 122, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-270-5865
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored all utensils inverted.
Dumpster located outside has lid broken.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink at prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour container not labeled at prep area.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler overnight. see stop sale
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. Operator provided blank copy and employee started signing Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor in walk-in cooler.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container no label.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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