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Pupuseria La Bendicion

3503 W Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Pupuseria La Bendicion has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 20, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pupuseria La Bendicion dates to Oct 20, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Pupuseria La Bendicion trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Pork, chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlories **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Flour and multiple items not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach listing for use on food contact surfaces. **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pork 56 F, chicken 57 F, cooked tamales 53 F, cut leafy greens 50 F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has small building that is not fully enclosed. 2 stand up refrigerators, rice, flour, microwave, Togo boxes and multiple items stored inside. **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlories **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored . Lids, bowls and multiple items stored out side on prep table. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Operator has set up a sink area and is washing dishes outside behind MFDV. **Warning**
16-25-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Flour and multiple items not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates, plastic containers and multiple items stored on floor outside. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep sink in MFDV. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Tomatoes, cabbage and multiple items stored outside. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. **Warning**
51-36-1
21
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria La Bendicion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria La Bendicion on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pupuseria La Bendicion compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Pupuseria La Bendicion most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Pupuseria La Bendicion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pupuseria La Bendicion have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pupuseria La Bendicion means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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