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MR PEPITO MIAMI

MR PEPITO MIAMI in MIAMI has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8429 NW 7 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13523856

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed MFDV vents soiled. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between table and grilled. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
  • 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. A solid sliding customer service window necessary for the particular operation conducted and which must remain closed except when actually serving food. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted. Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee open a bag with raw chicken and processed to open a bag and grab bread, Coached employee how to wash hands when switched from raw to RTE. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and bread stored inside Nonfood-grade bags at reach in cooler prep area. Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in same container with whole wash tomatoes. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw picahna container stored over shredded cheese container at reach in cooler. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at prep area. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Sandro Garcia no proof of training hired 4 years. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936498

  • 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 7800792

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721069

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers not inverted. Operator inverted Single serve containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540826

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8334941

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven with grease and food buildup.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve hotdog containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers to proper position. Corrected On-Site