PEPITERIA 13
8205 NW 12 ST BAY 5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).