OTTO & PEPE
126 NW 27 ST, Miami FL 33127 · 786-953-7455
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2024
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JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling vents soiled by 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grove at prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hairnet.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on top of ice machine next to three compartment sink area. Operator removed chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored towels. Also observed in bar area a drink mixer inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu Carpaccio di Branzino, Crudo di Gambero Rossi that are not identify if items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink on front of prep table. Operator provided. also observed hand wash sink with no paper next to three compartment sink area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on top of prep are inside kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag store on prep area inside kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth store on top of prep table.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine touching ice. Operator removed immediately.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside standing water at 70F next to cook line. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board in prep area. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar area hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tomahawk steak being thawed at room temperature near prep sink in the kitchen prep area. As per operator, product had just been placed there. Operator placed product to thaw using running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at the cook line containing oil and other dressings with no label. Operator labeled immediately.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.