PEPE'S CANTINA VIERA
7700 N WICKHAM RD STE 101, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-315-3078
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made sauce made 9/6/25. 2 containers.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection 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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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler door gasket is torn
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented ketchup cans
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken above raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw fish
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of salsa mark 9/6/25 exceed the 7 days shelf life in walk in cooler. Owner had both salsa containers discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made sauce made 9/6/25. 2 containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at behind at dishwasher area and behind bar area hose connected to hose Bibb not having vacuum Breaker
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at behind bar area hand wash sink had to shot glasses stored in the sink. Operator removed the 2 shot glasses
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. Manager has let employees sign employee agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef cooked then cooled down to 41F below the stored in walk in freezer. The pull from walk in freezer to walk in cooler 9/16/2025 but not dated the day it was pulled from walk in freezer. Operator dated the day it was pulled from walk in freezer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled sanitizer. Manager labeled it sanitizer
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar area not secured
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays in kitchen not inverted. Owner inverted the to go trays
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth that was on cutting board in use not in sanitizer solution. Operator removed plastic removed wiping cloth
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler food container containing cooked shredded chicken and cooked refried beans. Had a plate bowl use as scoop with no handle. Store with food. Operator remove plate bowl from both food containers
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind ice tea dispenser table there is a hole in wall. Operator stated that hole in wall was from plumbing repair and will get fix soon asap.
Observed walk in freezer door gaskets are soiled
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed whole raw egg shells over RTE items in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler having raw chicken over raw fish. Operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food container containing salt not labeled and squeeze bottle containing clear liquid (water) not labeled. Operator
Feb 12, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior has black like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled wit food debris
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards that are stored has heavily accumulated cutting grooves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side of the backdoor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior is soiled with food debris
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in kitchen 2door reach in cooler not having a ambient air thermometer inside cooler for raw whole eggs shells
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected
Observe Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on storage rack containing non tcs food items. Operator corrected
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed Hand Wash Sink not having Hand Wash Sink signs at bar area, in kitchen area. Only Hand Wash Sink sign that is displayed with a Hand Wash Sink is at the wait station and bathrooms
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees personal belongings hanging up on food storage racks. Needs to have a employees personal items area
Observed salad station flip top 2door reach in cooler gasket are soiled
Observed styrofoam soup cups use as a scooper for rice at steam table. Operator corrected
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.