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PEPITOLANDIA

10201 NW 58 ST #105, Doral FL 33178 · 786-287-2500

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334020
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid spray ants and roach insecticide at chemical storage shelf.
High priority/41-05-4
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid spray ants and roach insecticide at chemical storage shelf.
High priority/41-05-4
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member not knowing proper quaternary concentration at 3CS. Coached staff member on correct procedure.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to WIC.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed plastic bottle of chlorine no labeled above 3CS.
Intermediate/41-21-4
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Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed quaternary test strips expired 01.2028.
Intermediate/16-43-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on WIF door.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed garbage on the ground on pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3CS water faucet leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
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Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employability cook line change gloves without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler next to fryers at cook line with rusted shelves.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks at rear of kitchen not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the bottom of rear exit.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of mayonnaise stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
Basic/33-16-4
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at rear prep area soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach cooler torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
Basic/35B-01-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back exit door.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured under front counter.
Basic/51-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door bottom edge.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked yucca (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per manager, less than two hours. Manager increased temperature of hot holding equipment.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee cooking burgers not knowing minimum cooking temperature of ground meats. Coached employee on correct temperature.
Intermediate/53B-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under water fountain with no service dates at back of store.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from 08.01.23. Manager posted current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching bacon stored at reach-in cooler next to cook line. Scoop was removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed mop sink not accessible at back of store.
Basic/29-27-4
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket stored in hand wash sink at kitchen area. Bucket was removed from sink area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at women's restroom reach 78F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Establishment has an additional bathroom with hot water observed reaching 92F at handwash sink that is utilized by food employees and customers.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located under front counter, next to cooler used to store beer/beverages.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on bulletin board near kitchen office.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at front counter next to drink dispensing machine.
Basic/14-33-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed individual portioned raw chicken and raw beef stored in the same container, located inside reach in cooler drawers at cookline. Observed employee begin to separate raw food items into separate containers.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried eggs (84F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (83F - Hot Holding) located at cookline, less than 4 hours. Manager placed food items into reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed yuca (118F - Hot Holding) located at front counter at steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Manager added more water to steamtable to rapidly reheat food item to 135F and above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at women's restroom reach 74F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Establishment has an additional restroom that can be utilized by customers and employees with hot water reaching minimum temperatures of 100F and above at handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on floor, at front counter area. Manger removed plastic water bottles from kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a spray bottle of oil not labeled located at kitchen cookline. Manger directed employee to label spray bottle of oil.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.