PEPITO AREPA'S BAR

Name: PEPITO AREPA'S BAR
Address: 13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33018, US
Rating: 68

13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018

License #2338328

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68 Grade F / 100

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PEPITO AREPA'S BAR in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed reach in cooler cooked beef (49/51F - Cooling) cooked from the day before as per operator.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife, spatula stored in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table, operator set up the chlorine sanitation bucket with 100 ppm.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Fernando with 6 months of being hired.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour on kitchen floor.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed form to the operator, operator printed out and posted.
[53A-05-6] 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/ manager arrived during inspection.

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