Pepitos House
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
74
Score
Pepitos House appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. Pepitos House was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Pepitos House on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Bread directly touching plastic to go bags
14-31-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Big cooler in back kitchen not maintaining temp of 41F . No temperature sensitive food in cooler. -gaskets torn in same cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior door of right oven -gaskets and interior rim of chest freezer
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under coffe station -under triple sink -under coolers in back area -under equipment in coo
23-03-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread directly touching plastic to go bags
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Big reach in cooler in back : Bacon, raw beef, raw chicken, hot digs, burgers, mozz, queso, ramono, american , raw shell eggs. (45-49F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Big reach in cooler in back : Bacon, raw beef, raw chicken, hot digs, burgers, mozz, queso, ramono, american , raw shell eggs. (45-49F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Advised to immediately discard **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over mayo in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under coffe station -under triple sink -under coolers in back area -under equipment in cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Left oven Interior door of right oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets and interior rim of chest freezer
22-16-4
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler in back kitchen -Gaskets in chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using vinegar for sanitizer. Advised to immediately replace with chlorine bleach or Quat, or other approved sanitizer. Operator got bleach **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in prep cooler. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Back Reach in cooler: shell Eggs, raw beef, Raw burgers , Whole beef, cut Lettuce, Queso, Corn cachacas, Mozzarella, Hot dogs , 50F-55F. Cold holding Per operator all food was removed from freezer at 11pm and placed in cooler to thaw overnight. Ambient temp of cooler is 53F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back Reach in cooler: shell Eggs, raw beef, Raw burgers , Whole beef, cut Lettuce, Queso, Corn cachacas, Mozzarella, Hot dogs , 50F-55F. Cold holding Per operator all food was removed from freezer at 11pm and placed in cooler to thaw overnight. Ambient temp of cooler is 53F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by ladder and broom. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Case of drinks on floor in kitchen. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler in back kitchen -Gaskets in chest freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler in back kitchen
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler in back kitchen
14-11-5
32
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach in cooler torn and soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler.
14-33-4
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Onion rings in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above containers of salad dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken above beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Both dispenser in kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing on wall next to make table in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.warewash area.
36-27-5
50
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to make table on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table cooler in front of kitchen not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
78
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs above drinks in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bacon above cheese and mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 operator with form. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with form . Form must be filled out by each person and kept on file in the facility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Oswaldo Berges issue date 06-14-18. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ware wash area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to make table on cook line. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Behind sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights on cook line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in cooler in back of kitchen old food debris in bottom of cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Make table cooler in front of kitchen not working. **Warning**
33-31-5
33
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in three door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water and oil in rear kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to make table
36-24-5
61
Feb 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Outside of even has grease build up.
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepitos House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepitos House on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepitos House?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pepitos House.
How does Pepitos House compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pepitos House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pepitos House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepitos House have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepitos House 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 Pepitos House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepitos House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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