PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL

Name: PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL
Address: 901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 82.4

901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2334913

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82.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 40 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 35 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on January 15, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table and another on clean cutting utensils and cutting board. Employee remove.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter.
[35A-15-4] Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed 9 birds flying around the dining area. Operator was able to remove the birds at the time of the inspection.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC.
[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 three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. A stop sale was issued.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection. prior submission was sent to incorrect email address.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board in the prep area.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed line cook was unable to answer the correct cooking temperature of chicken. Employee was coached on the spot.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection, prior submission was sent to incorrect email address.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with no service date at front counter.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed near stoves by walk-in cooler.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on floor at walk-in cooler. Boxes were removed off floor.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching both raw chicken and raw beef products at reach-in cooler at cook line. Scoops were removed.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green onions at walk-in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottles over preparation table next to walk-in cooler.

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Mixed Health Record

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