PEPPO
18190 W DIXIE HWY, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 786-486-9343
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
AUG 24
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026018982 | Feb 4, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $200 |
| 1--2015034599 | Jul 27, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed Employee began working with food after touching phone without first washing hands.
Observed establishment open and Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/24.
Observed raw beef stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 filling up pitcher on of water from hand washing sink behind front counter being counter. Advised manager that Handwash sink can not be used for any purposes other than handwashing.
Observed establishment now using digital menu with no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator to print and post.
Observed establishment offering prosciutto. However, Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled black buildup.
Nov 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed establishment open and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 10/1/24.
Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink due to hand sink in kitchen area in disrepair. Advised manager that hands can not be washed in any sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink behind front counter used for ware washing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to being in disrepair and covered by plastic bag.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at hand washing sink in kitchen area due to plumbing in disrepair.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense various seasonings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed Employee suitcase and kids toys stored next to reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Observed bags flour and oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
Observed hand washing sink Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink is covered with bag unable to be used by employees for hand washing.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Food stored outside. Observed cases of sodas and raw meat stored on floor outside.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of raw beef. Located in reach in cooler.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Food stored on floor. Observed various foods being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.
Food stored outside. Observed cases of sodas and raw meat stored on floor outside.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
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.