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Pupuseria Del Don

Sit-down restaurant · West Valley City, UT

10 inspections

At a glance

CleanCleaver food safety systematic review results

What happened?

21 problems found · 6 marked critical · Routine county inspection · Oct 20, 2025

Is that a lot?

Most sit-down restaurants here got 14 to 49 point violations. Pupuseria Del Don got more than most.

Compared with 1,218 Salt Lake County sit-down restaurants. Each restaurant's last routine inspection counts.

What was found out about Pupuseria Del Don?

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  1. Marked critical: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation 4.3.23*How to fixFix it
  2. Marked critical: Cooling Methods 4.3.58**How to fixFix it
  3. Marked critical: Cold food above 41°F 4.3.59*How to fixFix it

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Source: Salt Lake County Health Department

We review Salt Lake County health data to make this report. We are not the Salt Lake County Health Department.

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Inspections

From Salt Lake County Health Department · 10 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 8, 2026

The county lists no visits in the last 12 months.

Fewer point violations than last time (70 → 56). That takes a team.

Point violations at each routine inspection
Mar 1, 2017: 18Nov 21, 2017: 17Jan 28, 2019: 88Oct 18, 2021: 76Sep 27, 2022: 19Sep 19, 2023: 57Jul 23, 2024: 70Oct 20, 2025: 56Follow-up visit, Feb 5, 2019Follow-up visit, Nov 15, 202118705620172025

The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.

Every visit

  1. LatestOct 20, 2025Routine inspection56 points

    This one: 56 points, inspected Oct 20, 2025.

    21 violations listed, 10 marked critical.

    Critical (6)

    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation

      The department's words

      4.3.23* Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation

      Raw fish is stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Cooling Methods

      The department's words

      4.3.58** Cooling Methods

      Potentially hazardous food is being cooled in covered containers.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Cold food above 41°F

      The department's words

      4.3.59* Cold Holding

      Cheese and bean filling is being held out of temperature control at 52°F on a counter.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 3-501.16(A)(2) · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      If food is out of range

      • Hot food below 135°F for less than 2 hours: reheat to 165°F.
      • Cold food above 41°F for less than 2 hours: chill it right away.
      • Unknown time or longer: throw it out.

      Which foods need temperature control (TCS)

      3 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Hot and cold holding

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    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right

      The department's words

      4.4.76* Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment-Chemical Sanitization, Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

      There is no measurable sanitizer in the final rinse of the dish machine.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 4-602.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Clean first, then sanitize

      • 1. Scrape off food.
      • 2. Wash with detergent and warm water.
      • 3. Rinse off the soap (soap weakens sanitizer).

      From Food Code 4-603.16

      When to clean food-contact surfaces

      4 more steps in the full guide Read the free guide

      Cleaning vs sanitizing, and sanitizer strengths

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    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning

      The department's words

      4.4.82* Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils-Cleaning

      Interior surfaces of a reach in freezer are unclean. The canopener is unclean to sight and touch. Surfaces of the stand mixer above the bowl are dirty. Interior surfaces of the ventilation hood are unclean. Shelves throughout the kitchen are unclean to sight and touch.

      Cited 5 times

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

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    • Marked critical by Salt Lake County Health Department

      Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food

      The department's words

      4.7.2** Working Containers-Common Name

      A chemical spray bottle is not labeled with the common name.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

      Food Code 7-201.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Store them away from food

      • Store chemicals below and away from food, dishes, utensils, linens and single-use items. Never on a shelf above food.
      • Separate them by space or a partition.
      • Keep only the chemicals the kitchen needs.

      From Food Code 7-201.11

      Label every container

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      Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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    Non-critical (10)

    • Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

      The department's words

      4.3.24 Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food

      Food containers are not labeled with the common name of the food.

    • In-use utensils stored wrong

      The department's words

      4.3.31 In-Use Utensils - Between-Use Storage

      In-use utensils are stored with handles in contact with food.

      Food Code 3-304.12 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Serving utensils

      • A separate utensil in every dish, with a handle long enough to stay out of the food.
      • Between uses, rest it in one of six places: in the food with the handle up out of it; in a closed bin of dry food that is not TCS food; on a clean, sanitized spot; in running water (moist food like ice cream); in a clean, protected spot (a scoop for food that is not TCS food); or in water at 135°F or above. Never on the bare table, a towel or in another dish.
      • Change it when dropped, used in another dish, or touched at the food end, and at least every 4 hours.

      From Food Code 3-304.12

      Clean plates and no re-serving

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      Buffets and self-service

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    • Food on the floor or under drips

      The department's words

      4.3.37 Food Storage

      Food is being stored on the floor.

      Food Code 3-305.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      Where food may never be stored

      • Keep food at least 6 inches off the floor.
      • Never in restrooms, locker or dressing rooms, garbage rooms, or mechanical rooms (furnace, water heater, electrical).
      • Never under stairs, or under sewer lines, leaking water lines or fire sprinkler lines.

      From Food Code 3-305.11

      Top to bottom

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      Fridge and freezer storage order

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    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed

      The department's words

      4.4.101 Equipment and Utensils-Air-Drying Required

      Food equipment is not being air dried before being nested together.

      Food Code 4-901.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Utensils and dishes stored clean and dry

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

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    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      4.4.11 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are made of unsealed wood.

      Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Equipment in good repair

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

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    Show 5 more
    • Equipment in poor repair

      The department's words

      4.4.63 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

      Food containers are damaged.

      Food Code 4-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken

      Equipment in good repair

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    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      4.4.85 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces-Cleaning

      Exterior surfaces of food containers are dirty.

      Food Code 4-602.13 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

      Shelves, handles and outsides of equipment clean

      In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom

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    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      4.6.1 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas

      Various ceiling surfaces in the front service area are not smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

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    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      4.6.40 Repairing-Physical Facilities

      Various floor surfaces are damaged. Ceiling tile displaced above food preparation area.

      Cited 2 times

      Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Fix and log it now

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    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair

      The department's words

      4.6.5 Floor and Wall Junctures-Coved and Enclosed or Sealed

      Not all floor/wall junctures are coved and sealed.

      Food Code 6-101.11 · R392-100

      How can a restaurant or home fix this?

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Floors, walls and ceilings clean and in repair

      In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

      Fix and log it now

      Are you Pupuseria Del Don? Fix it

  2. EarlierJul 23, 2024Routine inspection70 points

    29 violations listed, 10 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  3. EarlierSep 19, 2023Routine inspection57 points

    18 violations listed, 9 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  4. EarlierSep 27, 2022Routine inspection19 points

    7 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  5. EarlierNov 15, 2021Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items

    8 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  6. EarlierOct 18, 2021Routine inspection76 points

    35 violations listed, 10 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  7. EarlierFeb 5, 2019Follow-up inspectionRe-checked earlier items

    12 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  8. EarlierJan 28, 2019Routine inspection88 points

    27 violations listed, 14 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  9. EarlierNov 21, 2017Routine inspection17 points

    10 violations listed, 2 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

  10. EarlierMar 1, 2017Routine inspection18 points

    9 violations listed, 3 marked critical.

    The data gives the counts only for this inspection. The official record lists each one.

Source: Salt Lake County Health Department. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)

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    Free, step-by-step guides for each item.

    • Cold food above 41°F Read the free guide
    • Food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized right Read the free guide
    • Chemicals unlabeled or stored near food Read the free guide
    • In-use utensils stored wrong Read the free guide
    • Food on the floor or under drips Read the free guide
    • Utensils or dishes stored wet or unwashed In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
    • Equipment in poor repair In CleanCleaver: Look over the equipment; report anything broken
    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning In CleanCleaver: Check a room top to bottom
    • Floors, walls or ceilings need cleaning or repair In CleanCleaver: Sweep and mop

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    Ask for the manager. Pupuseria Del Don can only fix what it knows about.

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About this record

Open the county's Inspection Reports, choose Food Service, and search for the name.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Zero points means the inspector found no problems. Salt Lake County adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.

Each violation the inspector finds adds 1, 3 or 6 points, by how likely it is to cause illness. The points add up to the inspection score. The county uses no letter grade.

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Restaurants: plated
Inspection type
Routine inspection
Result
56 points
Source
Salt Lake County Health Department

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Questions about Pupuseria Del Don

When was Pupuseria Del Don last inspected?

The county last inspected Pupuseria Del Don on Oct 20, 2025. It was a routine inspection.

What did the county find at Pupuseria Del Don?

The county listed 21 violations on Oct 20, 2025: Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, Segregation; Cooling Methods; and Cold food above 41°F, and 13 more.

How often does Salt Lake County inspect restaurants?

The county inspects each food place one to three times a year. It does not say when it will come. How often depends on the place's risk level. Level 1: once a year. Level 2: every 9 months. Level 3: twice a year. Level 4: three times a year. A complaint can bring another visit.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Oct 20, 2025, the county marked 10 as critical.

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