Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah
Last inspected:
2997 W 12 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012Taqueria y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 25 inspections from 2023 to March 2026, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. High-priority violations were frequent throughout the record, with hand washing, toxic substance control, employee health reporting, and chemical storage cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 found 10 violations including two high-priority hand washing violations and two high-priority toxic substance control violations, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah last inspected?
- Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah had?
- Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah find?
- Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Taqueria Y Pupuseria Lupita in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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