Red Pepper by Burger Fans
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Red Pepper by Burger Fans 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Red Pepper by Burger Fans was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Red Pepper by Burger Fans' latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Time Extended**
22-12-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, avocado salad - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed at time of the callback inspection missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, tomato salad **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneeze guard at the salad bar with shrimp salad, potato salad, coleslaw, avocado salad
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing used as a prep sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind equipments with heavy soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between wall and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in the front area
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use in bar area coffee area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
45
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: During the callback inspection, the buffet reach-in cooler was observed operating at 46°F. According to the operator, a technician has been contacted and is scheduled to perform repairs. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: During the callback inspection, the buffet reach-in cooler was observed operating at 46°F. According to the operator, a technician has been contacted and is scheduled to perform repairs. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork ribs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork ribs (52 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed Hot dogs (50 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (53 F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler since three days ago.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with not hairnet.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler in the buffet area ambient temperature 49 F **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, sod stored on the floor in the front counter area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tostones, yuca stored inside of the reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed back area reach freezer with ice buildup - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
47
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, or washing dishes. Observed an employee washing dishes with no hair restraint
13-03-4
86
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided **Repeat Violation**
08B-15-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans stored on the floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces no labeled
02D-01-5
78
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples stored on the front counter area no wrapped
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hairnet. Manager provided it **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter black reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken not date marked. Chef marked cook products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor behind the equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Pepper by Burger Fans last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Pepper by Burger Fans on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Pepper by Burger Fans?
Across the inspection record, “employee with not hairnet while engaging in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Pepper by Burger Fans.
How does Red Pepper by Burger Fans compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Red Pepper by Burger Fans most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Red Pepper by Burger Fans' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Pepper by Burger Fans have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Pepper by Burger Fans 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.
How often is Red Pepper by Burger Fans inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Pepper by Burger Fans is inspected around three times per year on average.
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