Lemon Peppers
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
9
Score
Going back to 2022, Lemon Peppers has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 17 violations to closer to 20 violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Lemon Peppers trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
6
Critical latest
6
Major latest
19
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw tilapia inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered cheese slices with unknown drops of liquid on top inside walk in cooler. Observed conch nuggets in reach in cooler with water that has leaked into container from the cooler fans. Observed Grouper thawed completely inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings stored in cook line at 125°F. Employee put chicken wings to reheat in fryer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn spray on top of prep table in front of cook line. Observed stainless steel spray stored next to a bag of raw onions.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch multiple soiled surfaces, then began to package food with no hand wash. Coached operator on proper hand wash. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by ice machine blocked/inaccessible with empty trays use to store bread.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical spray bottle inside handwashing sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided probe thermometer onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with bleach water and no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of grouper completely thawed and sealed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded grouper onsite.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle no lid in unisex employee restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in display.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of rice and a bag of rice on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs handing on nozzles of hood suppression system.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom, and observed no handwashing signs on handwashing sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside of reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups and lids on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese slices stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
9
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink water hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink water hose. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid with no labels. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Manager got on phone with owners in front of me and owner confirmed to pay license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee use cell phone then proceeded to put gloves and handle food no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw on front counter at (49°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, been there for less than one hour. Operator moved coleslaw to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink water hose. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed it onsite. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in freezer by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of flour on the floor next to cook line. **Warning**
08B-47-4
19
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled lemon cutter and soiled cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers by prep area. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old residues on the Lemmon cutter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed accumulation of old residues on the Lemmon cutter. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles at the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles at the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles at the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Missing license paper on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Missing license paper on site. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed exterior door has a gap. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled ( front line) . Also observed table fans with heavy build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the front counter cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed accumulation of water at the front counter cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink at the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed a leak underneath the hand sink at the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar and flour, with no labels. Also the squeeze bottles with sauces . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no labels. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
50
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 2oz containers at 54F left at room temperature ( as per employee for approximately 1 hr) at the front counter . Employee added ice to the product immediately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Missing procedure on premises. Info was provided. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old residues on the Lemmon cutter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front prep area hand sink blocked by a food bag . Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles at the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed not inverted trays by the back door . **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially RIP fish almost thawed inside the sealed bags in the walk in cooler. Employee cut all the bags . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Missing license paper on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink stored on the shelf above three compartment sink. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on the kitchen floor and olive case on the refrigerated trailer floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash bags around the dumpster. **Warning**
33-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on the top of the ice bin lid. Employee **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the shrimp mix seasoning . Employee corrected the scoop handle position. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled ( front line) . Also observed table fans with heavy build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the front counter cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the hand sink at the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar and flour, with no labels. Also the squeeze bottles with sauces . **Warning**
02D-01-5
19
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stains on cutting board with stains at preparation cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed cutting board soaking inside 3 compartment sink for cleaning. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Joseph and Eugene employed more than sixty days. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed employees Joseph and Eugene employed more than sixty days. No proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tiles at ware washing area heavily soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vent above reach in freezer at cook line soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed debris removed from ceiling tiles near walk in cooler. Observed ceiling vent above reach in freezer at cook line soiled with black substance. Observed ceiling vent at ware washing area soiled with dust. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed food stored on crates inside walk in cooler and dry storage area not easily moveable for cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed food stored on crates inside walk in cooler and dry storage area not easily moveable for cleaning. **Time Extended**
14-56-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken floor tiles at walk-in cooler leading into walk-on freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed broken floor tiles at walk-in cooler leading into walk-on freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back door at dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back door at dry storage. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at sinks located at ware washing area and employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed no handwashing signs at sinks located at ware washing area and employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed objectionable odors in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Observed objectionable odors in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
55
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Located at dry storage. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on a bag of corn meal and observed 2 live roaches crawling on a bag of flour **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw chicken and then changed gloves and began handling cooked chicken. Manager discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed banana pudding at front counter at 50F as per manager, less than two hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair located at reach-in cooler in front of fryers. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stains on cutting board with stains at preparation cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed power washer obstructing access to handwashing sink located at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Joseph and Eugene employed more than sixty days. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tiles at ware washing area heavily soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vent above reach in freezer at cook line soiled with black substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed food stored on crates inside walk in cooler and dry storage area not easily moveable for cleaning. **Warning**
14-56-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken floor tiles at walk-in cooler leading into walk-on freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back door at dry storage **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of liquid butter stored on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at sinks located at ware washing area and employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed objectionable odors in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink when valve is closed **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three bins with flour not properly labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired 13 days prior. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Observed food employee Saint employed more than 60 days, no proof of current employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No soap provided at handwash sink near ware washing area **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken wing stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed box of fries stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed 2 oil containers stored on the floor at kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler . **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at front area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Single-service articles improperly stored **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Educated operator on proper procedures.* **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
61
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of NyQuil in reach in cooler. Manager discarced NyQuil. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding) cold holding at flip top cooler near cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray can stored on prep table over flour container. Manager removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near cook line blocked by cases of soda and push carts.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Omar Ibrahim. No manager food safety Certificate provided.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in ware washing area.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken wing stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed box of fries stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Observed interior of hand sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flour containers nearest to cook line stored uncovered. Manager cover containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers missing labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
11
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operating paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58F - Cold Holding). As per the manager he's not sure at what time the items were put on line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58F - Cold Holding). As per the manager he's not sure at what time the items were put on line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed above the reach in cooler. The manager moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front line hand washing sink and restroom. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee bathroom. The manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bun racks stacked in front of the hand washing sink. Observed a can of stainless steel cleaner in the sink. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the ice bin of the ice machine.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed replacement tiles in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of the ice bin. The manager threw the drink away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under the hand washing sink in ware wash area. Observed a large hole next to the walk-in cooler door and at the mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar and corn meal. The manager inverted the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the ware washing area hand washing sink and employee restroom. The manager provided signs at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two case of Togo containers on the floor by the drive through window.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in the triple sink submerged in water. The manager drained the sink and turned on cold running water. The employee turned off the water. The manager turned the water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand washing sink at the front line.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled across from the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
12
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of flour with no label. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces with no labels **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: At time of callback inspection observed sauce bottles wirh no label **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Lucy, Brynisha and Clint with no proof food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: At time of callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Lucy, Brynisha and Clint with no proof food handler training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: At time of callback inspection observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Lucy, Brynisha and Clint with no proof food handler training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Lucy and Clint with no proof food handler training. Employee Brynisha no longer employed at establishment. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in employee bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in employee bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in employee bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling in employee bathroom. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lemon Peppers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lemon Peppers on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lemon Peppers?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Lemon Peppers.
How does Lemon Peppers compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Lemon Peppers most recently scored 9 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Lemon Peppers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lemon Peppers have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lemon Peppers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lemon Peppers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lemon Peppers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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