PEPPO
With 6 inspections documented, PEPPO maintains a 1.7/5 food safety rating in NORTH MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
West Dixie Highway
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13568295
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: High Priority - Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24. Warning Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Observed No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8873020
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 11/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10944427
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense various seasonings. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed Employee suitcase and kids toys stored next to reach in cooler in kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed bags flour and oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Observed hand washing sink Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink is covered with bag unable to be used by employees for hand washing. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink due to hand sink in kitchen area in disrepair. Advised manager that hands can not be washed in any sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink behind front counter used for ware washing. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to being in disrepair and covered by plastic bag. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at hand washing sink in kitchen area due to plumbing in disrepair. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of sodas and raw meat stored on floor outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/27/2024
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 11/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374799
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of sodas and raw meat stored on floor outside. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. 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 raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in reach in cooler. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 705-0725
Website: http://www.pepporestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(294 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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