PUPUSAS & BURRITOS GRILL
2477 PARK AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 732 4206
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -operator states she has called for a technician
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary Ammonia exceeding 400ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 300ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic cup stored in pizza cheese -stainless steel bowl stored in raw beef, operator removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -shredded cheese container lid corners are broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -operator states she has called for a technician
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic pesto container reused in pizza cheese
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -red beans, operator transferred to food-grade container
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: cooked chicken tamales, per operator cooked more than 24 hours ago, operator dated
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -women's bathroom
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -walk-in cooler: refried beans containers with cracked lids, operator changed lids
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish stored over yuca in double door stainless steel reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
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 in walk-in cooler, operator stated opened on Tuesday, 3/25/2025, operator dated
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved 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. -Jorge
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle stored in woman's bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys stored on pizza table lid, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler green shelves -side of flat top grill/fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler metal shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plan review from 09/2019 does not match layout. - one three conoartment sink on plans is a pizza prep table. Pizza oven is no on plans. Mop sink was relocated. Additional tables are placed in center of kitchen. Front counter has beverage dispenser and steam table. - additional handsinks are recommended due to additional equipment and tables restricting access to single handsink in kitchen
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -men's restroom -storage area above electrical panel
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate11 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. -multiple employees
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired 4/1/2024, operator renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef over tortillas in upright freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 84F and shredded cheese 72F, per operator stored on prep table less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -laundry booster stored on shelf with food and clean utensils, operator relocated
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by rate of cooling observed during inspection. Black beans were temped at 47-54F at 12:08pm Per operator, cooked yesterday. Operator then stated they were cooked at 9 am today. Rechecked at 12:44, still temping 47-53F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or residue. -slicer -dough hook -soda nozzles
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink being used to store wire strainer, operator removed
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Last plan review from 09/2019 does not match layout. - one three conoartment sink on plans is a pizza prep table. Pizza oven is no on plans. Mop sink was relocated. Additional tables are placed in center of kitchen. Front counter has beverage dispenser and steam table. - additional handsinks are recommended due to additional equipment and tables restricting access to single handsink in kitchen
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open coffee cup on table behind band saw - open cup on table at cookline - open mug on box of wrapped dingle servive utensils - employee food plate on table under bandsaw
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse, cellphone on bottled beverages
Hole in or other damage to wall. -men's restroom -storage area above electrical panel
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -over pizza prep table
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf below flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -on shelf below flat top grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind flat top grill has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door off of kitchen
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -corrected by owner
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink had dirty strainer in it
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -in storeroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. -above electrical panel in storeroom
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked beans in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind grease trap in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole above electrical panel next to men's room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area around nozzles of Electro Freeze and soda dispenser machinesare soiled
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.