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PEPITERIA 13

Food safety records indicate PEPITERIA 13 in MIAMI has 5 inspections with a 2.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

8205 NW 12 ST BAY 5

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13528353

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink 0 ppm chlorine. Chef put bleach on three compartment sink. Chlorine 100 ppmCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tacos paper towels on food containers with lettuce, cut tomatoes.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in thank you bags.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes, and served food. Coached employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Chef provided thermometer. Corrected On-Site

9/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10908551

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside of the kitchen reach in cooler according.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining water very slow.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Chicken Cordon blue inside of the reach freezer not covered.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty dishes, then put gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water filter connected to the kitchen hand washing sink.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand soap dispenser at kitchen handwash sink unable to dispense soap. Employee provided soap Corrected On-Site

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10778672

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in center of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed cell phone on prep table in center of kitchen; at callback. **Time Extended**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at window utensils stored upright. Spoke to person in charge about inverting utensils for protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed at window utensils stored upright. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed no test kit on site; chlorine. **Time Extended**

2/12/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in center of kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor underneath mop sink. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed outside of front counter window ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cooler gaskets across cook line. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at window utensils stored upright. Spoke to person in charge about inverting utensils for protection. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar above hand and mop sink with no label. Inspector spoke to employee about properly labeling items removed from original container. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in raw bacon stored above mayonnaise. Observed raw hamburger stored above lettuce and produce in reach in cooler next to freezer. Inspector spoke to employee about proper storage of raw and ready to eat items. Operator moved items. 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink at time of inspection. Cook moved to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager on duty, only 3 employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed only meat thermometer on site at time of inspection. 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 no proof of any training for employees. Employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no form filled out by employees, no proof of training for any employees either. Employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos. Warning

11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago

3 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bathroom sink soiled with dust.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top grill soiled with dust.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no food thermometer.