Otto & Pepe

126 Nw 27 St, Miami, FL 33127

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Otto & Pepe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Otto & Pepe squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grove at prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hairnet. Employee placed hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe ceiling vents soiled by 3 compartment sink.

36-34-5

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored on top of ice machine next to three compartment sink area. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored towels. Also observed in bar area a drink mixer inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on the menu Carpaccio di Branzino, Crudo di Gambero Rossi that are not identify if items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink on front of prep table. Operator provided. also observed hand wash sink with no paper next to three compartment sink area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on top of prep are inside kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag store on prep area inside kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth store on top of prep table. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside standing water at 70F next to cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine touching ice. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar area hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tomahawk steak being thawed at room temperature near prep sink in the kitchen prep area. As per operator, product had just been placed there. Operator placed product to thaw using running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles at the cook line containing oil and other dressings with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Otto & Pepe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Otto & Pepe on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Otto & Pepe?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Otto & Pepe.

How does Otto & Pepe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Otto & Pepe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Otto & Pepe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Otto & Pepe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Otto & Pepe 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 Otto & Pepe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Otto & Pepe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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