Pepito Arepa's Bar

13460 Nw 107 Ave Ste 11, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Pepito Arepa's Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Hialeah Gardens facility scores 66, putting Pepito Arepa's Bar on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Fernando with 6 months of being hired.

53B-13-5

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. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

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. Emailed form to the operator, operator printed out and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

53A-05-6

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. Employees Leidy with 2 days of being hired. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife, spatula stored in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator set up the chlorine sanitation bucket with 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

12B-12-5

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cooked yuca inside reach in cooler under cook line. Operator stored food as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all HWS stations at Food Establishment. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils, cups, and lids boxes stored on dry storage floor on second floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under three compartment sink. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior in kitchen. Operator cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.

32-04-4

Feb 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepito Arepa's Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepito Arepa's Bar on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pepito Arepa's Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pepito Arepa's Bar.

How does Pepito Arepa's Bar compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?

Pepito Arepa's Bar most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.

Has Pepito Arepa's Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pepito Arepa's Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pepito Arepa's Bar 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.

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