Mr Pepito Miami
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mr Pepito Miami stretching back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mr Pepito Miami's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked plantain inside thank you bags inside reach in freezer, employee removed and stored inside clear bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Gabriel Alvarez, 11-05-2020. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window, employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
70
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and bread stored inside Nonfood-grade bags at reach in cooler prep area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee open a bag with raw chicken and processed to open a bag and grab bread, Coached employee how to wash hands when switched from raw to RTE. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored over raw beef. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw picahna container stored over shredded cheese container at reach in cooler. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored in same container with whole wash tomatoes. **Warning**
08A-08-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled at prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **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 employee Sandro Garcia no proof of training hired 4 years. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed MFDV vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knifes between table and grilled. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. A solid sliding customer service window necessary for the particular operation conducted and which must remain closed except when actually serving food. **Warning**
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-33-4
20
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser labeled. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with grease. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-01-4
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers not inverted. Operator inverted Single serve containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven with grease and food buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve hotdog containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers to proper position. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test kit expired 2020.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ac vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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.Big 6 poster was provided.
11-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Pepito Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Pepito Miami on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Pepito Miami?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr Pepito Miami.
How does Mr Pepito Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mr Pepito Miami most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mr Pepito Miami's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Pepito Miami have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Pepito Miami means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mr Pepito Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Pepito Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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