Ricas Pupusas Latin Food

1305 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ricas Pupusas Latin Food 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Boynton Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef not in commercial packaging over cheese, raw chicken over French fries both products not in commercial packaging at chest freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, transported in car out of refrigeration from El Bodegon grocery store. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed product in chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sauté pans not inverted at storage rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler, raw chicken was stored over raw beef. The items were switched **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook pulling chicken with bare hands. Cook went to wash her hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Not provided **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. **Warning**

31B-02-4

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

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ricas Pupusas Latin Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ricas Pupusas Latin Food on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ricas Pupusas Latin Food?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ricas Pupusas Latin Food.

How does Ricas Pupusas Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Ricas Pupusas Latin Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Ricas Pupusas Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ricas Pupusas Latin Food have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ricas Pupusas Latin Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ricas Pupusas Latin Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ricas Pupusas Latin Food is inspected around three times per year on average.

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