PEPITO AREPA'S BAR
13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
License #2338328
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Mixed Health Record
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PEPITO AREPA'S BAR in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 7, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 11 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 9 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 7, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle underneath of preparation table next to gallon of oil and clean utensils. Operator removed it.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed spatula in 3 compartment sink with no sanitation solutions. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedures.
- [03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pico de gallo (89/85F - Cooling)covered while ambient cooling process, located in reach cooler. Operator uncovered.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
- [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.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cup in hand sink located at the front line. Operator removed it.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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