PEPITERIA 13
8205 NW 12 ST BAY 5, Miami FL 33126 · 786-537-1464
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink 0 ppm chlorine. Chef put bleach on three compartment sink. Chlorine 100 ppm
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tacos paper towels on food containers with lettuce, cut tomatoes.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in thank you bags.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled dishes, and served food. Coached employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Chef provided thermometer.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on the floor
Food stored on floor. Observed case of liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching dirty dishes, then put gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water filter connected to the kitchen hand washing sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand soap dispenser at kitchen handwash sink unable to dispense soap. Employee provided soap
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside of the kitchen reach in cooler according.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining water very slow.
Stored food not covered. Observed Chicken Cordon blue inside of the reach freezer not covered.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in center of kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at window utensils stored upright. Spoke to person in charge about inverting utensils for protection.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in raw bacon stored above mayonnaise. Observed raw hamburger stored above lettuce and produce in reach in cooler next to freezer. Inspector spoke to employee about proper storage of raw and ready to eat items. Operator moved items.
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishes stored in hand sink at time of inspection. Cook moved to three compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager on duty, only 3 employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit on site.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed only meat thermometer on site at time of inspection.
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 no proof of any training for employees. Employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos.
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. Observed no form filled out by employees, no proof of training for any employees either. Employees: Arantxa, Wilbur and Carlos.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in center of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor underneath mop sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed outside of front counter window ice scoop stored inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled cooler gaskets across cook line.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at window utensils stored upright. Spoke to person in charge about inverting utensils for protection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar above hand and mop sink with no label. Inspector spoke to employee about properly labeling items removed from original container.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flat top grill soiled with dust.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no food thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bathroom sink soiled with dust.
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.