Chef Pepper

31 Nw 9 St #21, Miami, FL 33136
Other
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Chef Pepper has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Chef Pepper's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Seal all exposed hose on kitchen walls.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee handwashing sink blocked by mixer. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yaquima Padilla **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Nov 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chef Pepper last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chef Pepper on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chef Pepper?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chef Pepper.

How does Chef Pepper compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chef Pepper most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chef Pepper's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chef Pepper have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chef Pepper means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.