ARIAS'S PUPUSAS

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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand washing sink. Water temperature 81F. Operator turned on hot water heater. Water temperature 90F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood and foam insulation pads. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors inside food truck made of wood and are not easily cleanable.

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed shed built around portion of truck and is screwed into part of the truck and caulked to truck making it no longer movable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed food being prepared in an area alongside truck covered by a shed on unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed shed built around portion of truck and is screwed into part of the truck and caulked to truck making it no longer movable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed food being prepared in an area alongside truck covered by a shed on unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales prepared over 24 hours ago, no date mark in reach in cooler.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed blue plastic bowl used as scoop in dry rice bin. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in covered prep area made of plywood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on container with dried rice stored inside. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors have been removed from truck. Repeat Violation

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

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank stored inside structure. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk flour unlabeled.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed doors removed from MFDV and not reattached.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and beans thawing on counter at room temperature.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed truck removed a wall, is raised up on blocks and is no longer movable. Placed a large shed around truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area made of plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food prepared in back hall area next to unscreened lattice wood covered door. Floor is concrete, walls are aluminum, ceiling is plywood. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Observed room still has lattice door with openings to outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Doors not reattached to vehicle. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks stored within structure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin work with clean utensils without washing hands.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork tamales prepared yesterday per operator with no date marking in reach in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall. Observed food being prepared in back of truck in partially covered hall. Repeat Violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Doors not attached to truck. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beans and frozen bags of cheese thawing at room temperature.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans on warmer at 109F at 1 hour. Operator increased heat and brought temperature to 170F. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed decal expired 12/01/2021. License is current in system. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen refried beans thawing in a metal pan at room temperature.

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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Corrective Action Taken

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired decal on truck.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed cabbage stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales prepared yesterday no date mark. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of Maseca on floor inside truck. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go containers stored on floor by cash register. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked ground beef thawing at room temperature on table next to three compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash a cloth in hand washing sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on tamales in reach in cooler prepared yesterday. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of peppers stored on floor.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter not stored in sanitizer solution.