PUPUSERIAS LAS BANDERAS
4523 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-362-4832
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in container on counter : fried chicken (125F - Hot Holding). Operator intends to hold item under Time as a Public Health Control in the future.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Operator closed windows during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers not inverted on top shelf inside truck. Operator inverted items during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 82F on top of microwave.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soiled ice in reach in cooler across from fryers: pupusa filling with cheese (58F - Cold Holding); eggs - ambient air (70F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (60F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler has been open for an extended period of time this morning. Encouraged operator to keep door shut and to move items or use ice as needed.
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. Observed forms as not signed but present.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with pupusa dough.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in container on counter : fried chicken (125F - Hot Holding). Operator intends to hold item under Time as a Public Health Control in the future.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water, operator moved items to crockpot.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 82F. Operator moved spoon to heated vessel and filled with hot water at 142F.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed drip pan as missing and 1 hood filter as missing over fryers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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