PEPITO AREPA'S BAR

Name: PEPITO AREPA'S BAR
Address: 13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 83.1

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

License #2338328

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83.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PEPITO AREPA'S BAR in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 6 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: 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.
[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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor.
[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.
[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.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed form to the operator, operator printed out and posted.

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