Pepitos Plaza Brickell
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Pepitos Plaza Brickell has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pepitos Plaza Brickell's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed utensil handle not above, raw chicken in the reach in cooler under the stove. **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
67
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. A stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed line cook was unable to answer the correct cooking temperature of chicken. Employee was coached on the spot. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/ Observed no manager with the certification onsight while 6 employees were present. Manager arrived at during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection. prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-14-7
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection, prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed 9 birds flying around the dining area. Operator was able to remove the birds at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl being used for yellow and white cheese in prep table across RIF in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board in the prep area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table and another on clean cutting utensils and cutting board. Employee remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
74
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green onions at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance. **Warning**
51-14-7
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with no service date at front counter. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near stoves by walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottles over preparation table next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on floor at walk-in cooler. Boxes were removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching both raw chicken and raw beef products at reach-in cooler at cook line. Scoops were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
47
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed Juan Granados certified by National Registry certificate expired on 03-03-2024. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cooking spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
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/ Observed Juan Granados certified by National Registry certificate expired on 03-03-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers no consumer advisory linked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers with no consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stacked on drain board above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cooking spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
39
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shell eggs over cheese in crepe area 3 door. Employee put eggs on bottom of cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink hose and hose behind expo area reach in.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice bin. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink used to store food containers.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to scoop salt.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most kitchen employees wearing watches while working with food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to walk-in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepitos Plaza Brickell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepitos Plaza Brickell on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepitos Plaza Brickell?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted and approved - bar area added” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pepitos Plaza Brickell.
How does Pepitos Plaza Brickell compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pepitos Plaza Brickell most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pepitos Plaza Brickell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pepitos Plaza Brickell have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepitos Plaza Brickell 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 Plaza Brickell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepitos Plaza Brickell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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