La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid
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210 N Main Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852La 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.
La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
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
La Pupusa Queen in Lake Placid: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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 December 16, 2025. 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 20 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 December 16, 2025 with 3 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- 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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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