Fellsmere, Indian River County

LA CASA DE LAS PUPUSAS #2, LLC

69 N WILLOW ST STE A, Fellsmere, FL 32948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Apr 2, 2026
City
Fellsmere
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 24488810

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24488805

Intermediate - 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 refrigerator

31B-02-4

Detail 24488809

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24488808

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop guacamole bowl used to scoop flour Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24488802

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach in cooler Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24488807

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 24488803

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24488806

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

36-02-5

Detail 24488804

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 24179723

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink. Educated operator Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24179725

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

14-01-5

Detail 24179721

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar

50-09-4

Detail 24179722

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

14-11-5

Detail 24179724

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets reach make table

36-02-5

Detail 24179727

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24179726

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23810736

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23810731

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23810735

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and pork in refrigerator Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23810734

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright 2 door reach in cooler. Not working Chest freezer. Not working

23-03-4

Detail 23810729

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23810730

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauces in reach in freezer

36-02-5

Detail 23810732

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23810733

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 23468032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23468031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23468033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 23395306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent copy to operator Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23395308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Operator is still waiting for books to give test to employees. Claims should be here soon Time extended 3 weeks Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23395303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23395305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23395304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23395307

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23222089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over salsa. Refrigerator Educated employee Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 23222088

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 75ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23222086

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. Sent copy to operator Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23222092

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23222096

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 23222095

Intermediate - 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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23222084

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23222085

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23222087

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

14-11-5

Detail 23222094

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and top cover chest freezer Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23222093

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23222091

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fish chest freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23222090

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 15

03A-02-5

Detail 22648066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 52f cold holding. Lettuce 48f cold holding. Suggested to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22648067

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22648073

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink with pots in it

16-37-1

Detail 22648063

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22648070

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22648075

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22648068

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Refried beans, cooked rice and cooked beef 2 door reach in cooler

32-04-4

Detail 22648071

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22648061

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour

36-34-5

Detail 22648074

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

14-11-5

Detail 22648069

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in chest freezer

22-08-4

Detail 22648072

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

08B-12-5

Detail 22648065

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour

36-02-5

Detail 22648064

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22648062

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-04-4

Detail 22136788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22136787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22123402

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cut cabbage Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 22123400

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches observed over triple sink Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22123398

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Meats and dishes in kitchen hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22123407

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22123401

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms

14-01-5

Detail 22123404

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in sauces Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22123397

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22123405

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22123399

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty

36-02-5

Detail 22123406

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

36-27-5

Detail 22123395

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind flat top grill

42-01-4

Detail 22123403

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-07-4

Detail 22123396

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200+++ppm. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-42-4

Detail 21859501

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm chlorine. Provided information sheet in Spanish. Set up to 100 ppm chlorine. Dishes sanitized. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21859507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table, cheese at room temperature 67/69f for 40 minutes. Moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21859506

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice hot holding with heat turned off at 111/114f. Employee turned on heat to reheat to 165f and hot hold at 135f. Corrective Action Taken

32-11-5

Detail 21859500

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21859509

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom.

14-01-5

Detail 21859510

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in sauces.

24-05-4

Detail 21859502

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

51-18-6

Detail 21859503

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21859504

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook top area. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 21859508

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21859505

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Set up to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 21692106

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in kitchen reach-in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21692110

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 to 20 live roaches under and behind unused reach in cooler in side preparation room. 2 live roaches under reach-in cooler at front counter. 1 live roach on floor of women's restroom. 3 live roaches under tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21692105

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed dropping on wall casing behind reach in cooler at front counter. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21692107

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Multiple cutting boards. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21692112

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef,chicken, rice and beans cooked 3/4 days ago per employee. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21692113

Basic - Accumulation of dead and live roaches in glue traps behind reach in cooler in side preparation room. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21692109

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last years license is displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21692108

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in kitchen 6 dead roaches under three compartment sink, 7 dead under plate storage shelf and 1 dead on microwave counter. Observed in side prep room approximately 20 dead roaches behind unused reach in coolers. Approximately 20/25 dead roaches under tall reach in cooler in kitchen. Approximately 15 dead roaches behind cooler at front counter. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21692111

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Three unused reach in coolers in preparation room off kitchen. Warning

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-2

Detail 20976242

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired as of 4/1/2022. Advised owner to renew online.

08A-05-6

Detail 20976241

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over shredded cabbage in tall reach in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20976240

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20976238

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20976243

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20976239

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line wall greasy. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20976237

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Moved to dry. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20976236

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk flour bins.

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

03D-01-5

Detail 20673177

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans found at 78°, cooked at 8:00am, it is now 12:40pm

08A-05-6

Detail 20673179

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20673187

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Refried beans found at 78°, cooked at 8:00am, it is now 12:40pm

41-10-4

Detail 20673178

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored next to onions. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20673181

Intermediate - 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 not date marked. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20673186

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using handwash sink as a dump sink

31B-02-4

Detail 20673182

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. COS No hand wash signs in both restrooms rooms. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20673183

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20673188

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20673185

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front lowboy

08B-38-4

Detail 20673189

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water fry oil and sugar stored on floor

22-08-4

Detail 20673184

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 20673190

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 20673180

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20673191

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line