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PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL

Food safety records indicate PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL in MIAMI has 9 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13612496

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. **Time Extended**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed utensil handle not above, raw chicken in the reach in cooler under the stove. **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. **Time Extended**

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13610815

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 10 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl being used for yellow and white cheese in prep table across RIF in the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter. Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board in the prep area. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table and another on clean cutting utensils and cutting board. Employee remove. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. A stop sale was issued. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. Warning
  • 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 line cook was unable to answer the correct cooking temperature of chicken. Employee was coached on the spot. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager with the certification onsight while 6 employees were present. Manager arrived at during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection. prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection, prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-15-4:Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed 9 birds flying around the dining area. Operator was able to remove the birds at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11/19/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13512178

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. Admin Complaint

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10887147

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near stoves by walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 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 water bottles over preparation table next to walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on floor at walk-in cooler. Boxes were removed off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching both raw chicken and raw beef products at reach-in cooler at cook line. Scoops were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green onions at walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with no service date at front counter. Warning

3/3/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing coffee at front counter no hair restraint.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler by kitchen entrance refilled over designated line. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cooking spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Granados certified by National Registry certificate expired on 03-03-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**

9/25/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 5 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stacked on drain board above 3 compartment sink.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at 3 compartment sink.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cooking spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Provided to operator via email.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Granados certified by National Registry certificate expired on 03-03-2024.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers no consumer advisory linked. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers with no consumer advisory. Warning

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8474704

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice bin. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over cheese in crepe area 3 door. Employee put eggs on bottom of cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink hose and hose behind expo area reach in.

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8347799

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards with grooves and cut marks.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour and sugar stored on floor in kitchen.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer fan cover soiled.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

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★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(947 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 1:00 AM, 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
✓ Currently Open

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Restaurant Features

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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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