PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL

Name: PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL
Address: 901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 83.2

901 S MIAMI AVE UNITS 101-103, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2334913

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83.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 2 critical, 8 major, 21 minor.

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[10-06-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS.
[36-34-5] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] 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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS.
[35A-15-4] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance.
[36-34-5] 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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
[53B-16-4] 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.
[21-12-4] 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.
[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 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.
[51-16-7] 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.

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