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PUPUSERIA LA PALMA 2

24420 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Princeton FL 33032 · 7869857200

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2359429
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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 form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Miriam Garcia Manager certification expired on 06/12/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken next to raw whole fish inside cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to rice warmer.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. The employee was observed changing tasks without changing gloves. Instructed in correct procedures.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in cooked rice container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · Did not observed. Time Extended
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/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 form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed portioned cooked chicken not date marked in refrigerator,Manager dated during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in pico de gallo container. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink in preparation table, employee discarded during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor, Manager stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.