Miami, Miami-Dade County

305 PUPUSAS

7187 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33144

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 6, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24281045

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is serving, food, beverage and water with expired license. License expired 10/01/2025. During the inspection operator paid license. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24281046

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen Utensils stored in hand sink, located at cooking line.

16-37-1

Detail 24281044

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

22-20-5

Detail 24281047

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-37-5

Detail 24281048

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

23-03-4

Detail 24281049

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

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 23983193

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in standing reach in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

08A-04-5

Detail 23983187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over iceberg lettuce in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

31A-09-4

Detail 23983189

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pressure cooker stored in front of the hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 23983185

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

22-20-5

Detail 23983190

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 23983192

Basic - Bowl stored inside Salt container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23983184

Basic - Clean cups, bowls, and plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner at cooking line.

35B-01-4

Detail 23983191

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 23983186

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23983188

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

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23579653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and bowl in hand sink next to cook line. Observed bucket in hand sink across warewash area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed strainer in hand sink at time of inspection callback. Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23579652

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for flour and sugar under prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed bowl used as scoop in salt container. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23579654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed broccoli box stored on floor of kitchen area. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23577991

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep area: salsa (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage slaw (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator; used for pupusas during rush. Operator placed in walk in for proper cold holding; items on table less than an hour prior to inspection. Observed on table across cook line: cheese and jalapeño (70F - Cold Holding); cheese (71F - Cold Holding); cheese and beef (72F - Cold Holding). As per operator; items are used for pupusa fillings and were out because of business rush. Operator wrapped and placed in reach in cooler for rapid chill. Items were there less than an hour. . Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23578001

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top: white rice (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, rice was there for an hour prior to inspection. Operator placed on stove to raise temperature. Corrective Action Taken

53A-10-4

Detail 23577992

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator unable to calibrate thermometer verbally, no probe on site.

31A-11-4

Detail 23577995

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and bowl in hand sink next to cook line. Observed bucket in hand sink across warewash area.

05-08-4

Detail 23577990

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator with no probe thermometer on site.

11-26-1

Detail 23577996

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. Observed no agreement for new employee: Santos.

14-01-5

Detail 23577999

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for flour and sugar under prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 23577997

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 23578000

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.

10-20-4

Detail 23577993

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

21-04-4

Detail 23577998

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

25-05-4

Detail 23577994

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups at front counter stored on floor.

Dec 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-08-7

Detail 23390296

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23390299

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partially cooked Chicken stored above salsas. Manager segregated chicken. Observed raw shell eggs over soda. Manager moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23390297

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed clear spray bottles of bleach with no label. Operator wrote name down. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23390294

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as rice scoop.

40-06-5

Detail 23390300

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cups on prep table in back of kitchen and purse stored on bags of rice

14-11-5

Detail 23390298

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine out of service at front counter. As per operator, machine has been called in for service by technician. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23390295

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23390293

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under board. Manager moved towel. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23390292

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container. Operator removed label. Corrected On-Site