Pupuseria Express
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
70
Score
Pupuseria Express, located at 7607 Causeway Blvd in Tampa, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 16, 2026. The inspection noted one critical and two major violations, including issues with hot holding temperatures for food items and improper date marking on ready-to-eat foods. While some violations were addressed during the inspection, others were granted time extensions.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
37
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
55
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
37
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 16, 2026 Inspection
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked beans 125 F, tomato sauce 130 F Per operator items were made 20 minutes prior. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hot holding temperatures. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: No hot holding at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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