PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA Health Score — Jacksonville, FL

4241 UNIVERSITY BLVD S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 7
Inspected 8/24/2026
Jacksonville avg 86 / 100
F
22 / 100
Urgent

Multiple high-risk violations in the same category suggest a recurring issue, not an isolated incident.

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

7 high-risk issues, 5 moderate issues, 14 minor issues found

Inspected August 24, 2026 Administrative complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 0% of restaurants in Jacksonville. The city average ClearScore is 86 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
7
Moderate
5
Minor
14

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×4
  • Moderate Bare hand contact with RTE food; Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP)
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention ×2
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×3
  • Minor Bathrooms
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof
  • Minor Employee personal belongings
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances ×3
  • Minor Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA's inspection on August 24, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended. This means inspectors found violations serious enough to warrant formal regulatory action. The restaurant received a ClearScore of 22/100 (Grade F) with 7 high-risk violations among the 26 total issues found.

PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA's inspection on August 24, 2026 uncovered 7 high-risk violations — the most serious category under Florida DBPR standards. High-risk violations involve issues that directly threaten food safety, such as temperature control, contamination, or sourcing problems. The full list of 26 violations is detailed above.

PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA was last inspected on August 24, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA's ClearScore of 22/100 (Grade F) places it in the bottom 100% of Jacksonville restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of PUPUSERIA Y RESTAURANTE MARIA's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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