Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford

Last inspected:

2477 Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
Overview

Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford has accumulated 106 violations across 20 inspections between 2024 and March 2026, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections (January 2025, March 2025, September 2025), food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every inspection, chemical storage violations documented in at least 3 inspections (March 2025, September 2024, January 2026), and shell stock requirement violations cited in at least 3 inspections (January 2026, March 2025, September 2024). A fire safety violation was documented on September 23, 2024, when the rear exit door off the kitchen was found blocking a marked exit path. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following 2 basic violations from the prior January 28, 2026 inspection, which had issued a Warning after 18 violations including high-priority shell stock and allergen awareness failures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
106Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit door off of kitchen

Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections25 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford last inspected?
Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations at Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford had?
Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford find?
Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford ever been shut down?
No, Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford 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.
Has Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pupusas & Burritos Grill in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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