Pepitos and More
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Pepitos and More has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at kitchen and inside both restrooms. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at kitchen Employee handwash sink. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of single service take-out containers and cup lids stored on floor in external dry storage shed.
25-05-4
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in freezer behind the cook line being soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the entrance of the kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the container of masa. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed the tongs being stored on the handle to the fryer baskets.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in a reach in cooler with food being sold to the public.
12B-13-4
67
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked whole chicken 54F. Operator discarded chicken during time of inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk container in Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator the importance of proper food storage for raw and Ready to eat foods. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in shopping bags in Reach in cooler adjacent to kitchen burners. Operator relocated all bread into food-grade approved bags during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath kitchen prep table on top of a case of bottled water. Cleaning spray stored next to cooking oil inside kitchen. Discussed with operator the importance and safety in storing chemicals away from food. Operator relocated spray bottle and cleaning spray to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked whole chicken 54F. Operator discarded chicken during time of inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on multiple food items in several Reach in coolers. Operator date marked food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle beneath kitchen prep table on top of a case of bottled water Operator labeled spray bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handles inside salsa containers in kitchen Reach in cooler. Operator stored handles above the containers during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside 2 chest freezer at cash register soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On multiple containers currently in use and on dry storage rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drinks inside Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink. Personal drinks on kitchen prep table. Operator relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. No backflow preventer on hose. Located at exterior of side building.
29-40-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee clean knife but did not sanitize. Request operator set up three compartment sink properly during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal handbag stored on top of food bin beneath prep table inside kitchen. Employee keys stored over kitchen prep table. Employee relocated handbag and keys to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food not segregated in multiple kitchen Reach in coolers. Operator relocated all personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless container used in flour and corn flour bins located beneath kitchen prep table.
14-01-5
21
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. I informed the employee to use the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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. Provided a copy by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. I had the employee to setup the 3 compartment sink properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024 Operator provided a digital copy. I informed her to print her license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat food reach in cooler employee placed in proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered yucca with lid during cooling process. Discussed cooling procedures with management employee removed lid **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
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. Printed for operator to sign and one employee signed. Next unannounced
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans on floor cooks line
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 72 f water on cooks line
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
43
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment added a shed with sliding doors that lock with a small air gap. Inside left side dry storage shelf with sodas chip bags a stove pan. Oil cases stored on floor and aluminum foil containers. Water bottles parboiled white rice boxes. Tomatoes cans. Stored on floor Smaller reach in shelf across has sodas Middle dry storage shelf has single service containers and plastic utensils and paper plates. On the right side dry storage shelf with Togo containers and straws paper towels on floor next to cooking pots with kitchen equipment utensils stored on floor . Right side of shed dry storage shelf with paper towels soap chemicals and plastic containers a blender gloves trash bags. Across on floor food grade containers stored on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Cited from 9/12/22 60 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: No plans submitted. Discussed with plan reviewer Duke Ivers. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepitos and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepitos and More on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepitos and More?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pepitos and More.
How does Pepitos and More compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pepitos and More most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pepitos and More's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pepitos and More have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pepitos and More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pepitos and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepitos and More is inspected around two times per year on average.
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