305 Pupusas
7187 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33144 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326599
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-26
- Complaint after follow-up on Aug 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
During the callback inspection observed chicken tacos (49°F cold holding); fried beans (49°F cold holding), beef soup (47°F cold holding); ground pork belly (49°F cold holding); Queso fresco (49°F cold holding); cooked tamales (49°F cold holding); stored in walk in cooler.
Administrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
During the callback inspection observed chicken tacos (49°F cold holding); fried beans (49°F cold holding), beef soup (47°F cold holding); ground pork belly (49°F cold holding); Queso fresco (49°F cold holding); cooked tamales (49°F cold holding); stored in walk in cooler.
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
More time given
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 51°F.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. Observed fried beans (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (46°F - Cold Holding); ground pork belly (46°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46°F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (46°F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked tamales 46 ( - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the prior day.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed fried beans (47°F - Cold Holding); chicken tacos (46°F - Cold Holding); ground pork belly (46°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46°F - Cold Holding); queso fresco (46°F - Cold Holding); beef soup (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked tamales 46°F( - Cold Holding), stored in walk in cooler. As per employee food was prepared the prior day.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray bottle with chemical no labeled. During the inspection employee labeled it.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed kitchen utensils stored in hand sink. During the inspection employee removed items.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
During the inspection employee provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor at cooking line table.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 52°F.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.