MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA

SCORE: 36 POINTS

Monday, April 28, 2025

Overview

MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA in Dyker Heights underwent a NYC health inspection on April 28, 2025 and scored 36 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
8523 12 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
3 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA — Inspection Questions

Did MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA pass their NYC health inspection on April 28, 2025?
MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA underwent inspection on April 28, 2025 with a score of 36 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA have?
MIRNA'S PUPUSERIA had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking