PUPUSERIA EXPRESS
7607 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-532-7931
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2025
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked beans 125 F, tomato sauce 130 F Per operator items were made 20 minutes prior. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hot holding temperatures. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025072137 | Sep 30, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Food being prepared in storage trailer that's no Handwash sink. Operator shredding cabbage. Inspector discussed with operator that storage trailer is only for storage.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened Gatorade bottles in reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in storage trailer.
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Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked beans 125 F, tomato sauce 130 F Per operator items were made 20 minutes prior. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hot holding temperatures. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut cabbage in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, cooked beef 53 F, per operator items have been in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 46 F, raw chicken 46 F, cooked beef 53 F, per operator items have been in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked beans 125 F, tomato sauce 130 F Per operator items were made 20 minutes prior. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hot holding temperatures. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Per operator food items were not checked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bulk cabbage on floor in storage MFDV.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Onions, tomatoes and multiple items in floor under prep table in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large metal reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in floor in reach in cooler.
Sep 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. MFDV has water from gray water tank leaking on to floor underneath truck. MFDV has a handwash sink connected to truck for potable water set up outside. Water from handwash sink is draining into grate on floor outside of truck.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans in handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Onions, tomatoes and multiple items in floor under prep table in kitchen.
Food stored outside. Large Coka Cola reach in cooler stored outside with drinks.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has awning made of wood connected to large wooden pole.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large metal reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, mozzarella cheese and multiple items in floor in reach in cooler.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection 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.