PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL
901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).