PEPITO AREPA'S BAR

Name: PEPITO AREPA'S BAR
Address: 13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 68

13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2338328

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68 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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PEPITO AREPA'S BAR in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife, spatula stored in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator set up the chlorine sanitation bucket with 100 ppm.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Fernando with 6 months of being hired.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.
[11-26-1] 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. Employees Leidy with 2 days of being hired. Emailed form to operator.

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