PEPITOS HOUSE
4976 MILLENIA BLVD STE C
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler in back kitchen -Gaskets in chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in back kitchen
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Case of drinks on floor in kitchen. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler in back kitchen -Gaskets in chest freezer
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler in back kitchen
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using vinegar for sanitizer. Advised to immediately replace with chlorine bleach or Quat, or other approved sanitizer. Operator got bleach Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in prep cooler. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Back Reach in cooler: shell Eggs, raw beef, Raw burgers , Whole beef, cut Lettuce, Queso, Corn cachacas, Mozzarella, Hot dogs , 50F-55F. Cold holding Per operator all food was removed from freezer at 11pm and placed in cooler to thaw overnight. Ambient temp of cooler is 53F Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back Reach in cooler: shell Eggs, raw beef, Raw burgers , Whole beef, cut Lettuce, Queso, Corn cachacas, Mozzarella, Hot dogs , 50F-55F. Cold holding Per operator all food was removed from freezer at 11pm and placed in cooler to thaw overnight. Ambient temp of cooler is 53F Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ladder and broom. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in sugar.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach in cooler torn and soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing on wall next to make table in kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.warewash area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Onion rings in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above containers of salad dressing. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken above beef. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Both dispenser in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to make table on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table cooler in front of kitchen not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to make table on cook line. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Behind sink in ware wash area. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights on cook line. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in back of kitchen old food debris in bottom of cooler. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table cooler in front of kitchen not working. Warning
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs above drinks in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bacon above cheese and mushrooms. 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. Provided operator with form. Warning
- 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/ Oswaldo Berges issue date 06-14-18. 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. Provided operator with form . Form must be filled out by each person and kept on file in the facility. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).