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Pupuseria El Salvador (Wcid #403)

15 Jones Franklyn Rd

Last inspected Sep 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 26, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf)Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf); Employees were unable to locate a vomiting and diarrhea clean up plan. Written instructions for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea events are required per 2017 food code. CDI- Written instructions were provided. Deductions taken due to repeat violation.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P); Pork was found holding in an ice bath at 45F. Potentially hazardous food being held cold shall remain at 41F or below. CDI- Food was fully submerged in ice to cool to 41F.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf); Slaw prepared multiple days ago was found with no date marking. After being prepared; ready to eat potentially hazardous food shall dated to indicate when the food must be discarded within a 7 day period. CDI- Food was dated.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloth was being held outside of sanitizer during the inspection. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 21, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf)Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf); Employees were unable to locate a vomiting and diarrhea clean up plan. Written instructions for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea events are required per 2017 food code. CDI- Written instructions were provided. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated again.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P); Chicken was found in a hot holding unit at 126F. Potentially hazardous food being held hot shall remain at 135F or above. CDI- Food was reheated during the inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf); Slaw prepared multiple days ago was found with no date marking. After being prepared; ready to eat potentially hazardous food shall dated to indicate when the food must be discarded within a 7 day period. CDI- Food was dated.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 9, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf)Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf); Employees were unable to locate a vomiting and diarrhea clean up plan. Written instructions for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea events are required per 2017 food code. CDI- Written instructions were provided.

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notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket was well above 200ppm (bleaching out test strips). Chlorine sanitizer shall be used at 50-200ppm to be considered safe for food service. CDI- Sanitizer was diluted during the inspection.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 8, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 16, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have a written procedure for the cleanup of bodily fluid events...All facilities are required to have written procedures to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. CDI: County cleanup poster provided.

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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; The top layer of one container of beans and cheese in the front cooler measured up to 47F...Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods held cold shall be held at 41F or below. CDI: Product placed further into ice to help cool. Product will be discarded if not sold by closing.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 16, 2024 · Original Source

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