MR PEPITO MIAMI
8429 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33150 · 305-783-1245
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked plantain inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer, employee removed and stored inside clear bag.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Gabriel Alvarez, 11-05-2020.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window, employee inverted during inspection.
Sep 23, 2025Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee open a bag with raw chicken and processed to open a bag and grab bread, Coached employee how to wash hands when switched from raw to RTE.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and bread stored inside Nonfood-grade bags at reach in cooler prep area.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in same container with whole wash tomatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw picahna container stored over shredded cheese container at reach in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee stored correctly.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at prep area.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided.
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 employee Sandro Garcia no proof of training hired 4 years.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed MFDV vents soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between table and grilled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. A solid sliding customer service window necessary for the particular operation conducted and which must remain closed except when actually serving food.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers not inverted. Operator inverted Single serve containers.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven with grease and food buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve hotdog containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers to proper position.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.