LEMON PEPPERS

Name: LEMON PEPPERS
Address: 2701 NW 54TH ST, MIAMI, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 38.2

2701 NW 54TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33142

License #2335079

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38.2 Grade F / 100

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LEMON PEPPERS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 51 total violations — 10 critical, 5 major, 36 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered cheese slices with unknown drops of liquid on top inside walk in cooler. Observed conch nuggets in reach in cooler with water that has leaked into container from the cooler fans. Observed Grouper thawed completely inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded onsite.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs handing on nozzles of hood suppression system.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups and lids on the floor.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle no lid in unisex employee restroom.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in front of 3 compartment sink in recharge zone.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in display.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided probe thermometer onsite.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of grouper completely thawed and sealed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded grouper onsite.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings stored in cook line at 125°F. Employee put chicken wings to reheat in fryer.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table next to cook line.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn spray on top of prep table in front of cook line. Observed stainless steel spray stored next to a bag of raw onions.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside of reach in cooler.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw tilapia inside walk in cooler.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical spray bottle inside handwashing sink next to ice machine.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of rice and a bag of rice on the floor.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw on front counter at (49°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, been there for less than one hour. Operator moved coleslaw to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Manager got on phone with owners in front of me and owner confirmed to pay license.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink water hose.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid with no labels.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee use cell phone then proceeded to put gloves and handle food no hand wash.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of flour on the floor next to cook line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink area.

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