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TAQUERIA Y PUPUSERIA LUPITA

2997 W 12 AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33012

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 17, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
20
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (20)

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 29-34-4CriticalRepeat

    Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

    High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand wash sink at kitchen.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6Critical

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked beans on reach in cooler at kitchen area.

    High Priority

  • 24-07-4Corrected on site

    Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

    Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored on kitchen floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 14-09-4

    Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting board.

    Basic

  • 13-03-4

    Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.

    Basic

  • 36-01-4

    Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

    Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.

    Basic

  • 14-38-4

    Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

    Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans and rice cracked lids containers at dry storage area.

    Basic

  • 10-01-5

    In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

    Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on sugar container by dry storage area.

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris and grease gaskets in all units at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 22-16-4Repeat

    Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in all units at kitchen area, also on standing freezer. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 06-01-5Corrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 29-11-4

    Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe at hand wash sink at kitchen.

    Basic

  • 11-27-4

    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.

    Intermediate - 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.

    Intermediate

  • 22-02-4

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with food debris vegetables cutter.

    Intermediate

  • 16-37-1

    No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

    Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

    Intermediate

  • 23-24-4

    Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris accumulated on handles in all units at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in standing unit at kitchen area.

    Intermediate

  • 36-32-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles throughout establishment.

    Basic

  • 36-34-5Repeat

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.