La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes

Last inspected:

1804 W 68 St, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Overview

La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes has accumulated 236 violations across 26 inspections dating from 2016 to February 2026, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection — nearly twice the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, with management awareness cited in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing repeatedly, and employee health reporting, time-as-control violations, and chemical storage issues documented across multiple visits. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a February 13 inspection that issued a Warning and documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
236Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.1 violations / inspection 9.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 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

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections40 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes last inspected?
La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes?
The most frequently cited violations at La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes had?
La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes find?
La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes ever been shut down?
No, La Pupusa Factory in Miami Lakes has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.

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