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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607532
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
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.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dumpster located outside has lid broken.
Basic/33-15-4
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
Basic/36-73-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Water leaking from faucet/handle at handwashing sink at prep area.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour container not labeled at prep area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Onion bag on floor in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt in plastic container no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 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. Provided Operator with Cleanup Instructions DBPR Form 5030-104 via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
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.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.