Pepitolandia
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pepitolandia stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Doral average 74, so Pepitolandia trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employability cook line change gloves without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed reach in cooler next to fryers at cook line with rusted shelves.
22-31-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks at rear of kitchen not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the bottom of rear exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of mayonnaise stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
33-16-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at rear prep area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cook line reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at cook line reach cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured under front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door bottom edge.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked yucca (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per manager, less than two hours. Manager increased temperature of hot holding equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee cooking burgers not knowing minimum cooking temperature of ground meats. Coached employee on correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter under water fountain with no service dates at back of store.
29-28-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed posted license from 08.01.23. Manager posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
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 bacon stored at reach-in cooler next to cook line. Scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Observed mop sink not accessible at back of store.
29-27-4
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at women's restroom reach 78F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. Establishment has an additional bathroom with hot water observed reaching 92F at handwash sink that is utilized by food employees and customers. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a red bucket stored in hand wash sink at kitchen area. Bucket was removed from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured located under front counter, next to cooler used to store beer/beverages.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on bulletin board near kitchen office.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside located at back kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at front counter next to drink dispensing machine.
14-33-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-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. Poster provided via email and the manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back room. The manager put towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Form provided via email. And the manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter not dated in the back room.
29-28-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
55
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ham and cooked bacon bites in the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepitolandia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepitolandia on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepitolandia?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pepitolandia.
How does Pepitolandia compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Pepitolandia most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Pepitolandia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepitolandia have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepitolandia 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 Pepitolandia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepitolandia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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