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PEPITOLANDIA

5900 Northwest 102nd Avenue
Florida, 33178
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured under front counter.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door bottom edge.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back exit door. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from 08.01.23. Manager posted current license. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bacon stored at reach-in cooler next to cook line. Scoop was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-27-4:Basic - Observed mop sink not accessible at back of store.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked yucca (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per manager, less than two hours. Manager increased temperature of hot holding equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee cooking burgers not knowing minimum cooking temperature of ground meats. Coached employee on correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under water fountain with no service dates at back of store.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8483686

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located under front counter, next to cooler used to store beer/beverages.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on bulletin board near kitchen office.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at front counter next to drink dispensing machine.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket stored in hand wash sink at kitchen area. Bucket was removed from sink area. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at women's restroom reach 78F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Establishment has an additional bathroom with hot water observed reaching 92F at handwash sink that is utilized by food employees and customers. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347107

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on floor, at front counter area. Manger removed plastic water bottles from kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle of oil not labeled located at kitchen cookline. Manger directed employee to label spray bottle of oil. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed individual portioned raw chicken and raw beef stored in the same container, located inside reach in cooler drawers at cookline. Observed employee begin to separate raw food items into separate containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried eggs (84F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (83F - Hot Holding) located at cookline, less than 4 hours. Manager placed food items into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed yuca (118F - Hot Holding) located at front counter at steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Manager added more water to steamtable to rapidly reheat food item to 135F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at women's restroom reach 74F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Establishment has an additional restroom that can be utilized by customers and employees with hot water reaching minimum temperatures of 100F and above at handwash sink.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,103 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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