La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid

Last inspected:

210 N Main Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Overview

La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid has averaged 4.05 violations per inspection across 20 inspections, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures on record. However, the facility exhibits a persistent pattern of food contact surface violations cited in at least 7 of the last 10 inspections, and employee health policy violations have appeared in 4 of the most recent 5 inspections. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during the December 2023 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 9 violations including multiple violations for employee health policy and food contact surfaces, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

21Inspections
86Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.58 violations / inspection 5.58 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only, at hood.

La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid last inspected?
La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid?
The most frequently cited violations at La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid had?
La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid find?
La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid was most recently inspected on July 9, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid ever been shut down?
No, La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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