EL PEPIAN RESTAURANTE INC
426 N DIXIE HWY · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen at freezer chest, cooked corn stored in direct contact of Thank you bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At kitchen reach in cooler, several food items-cooked chicken, cooked rice, soup, beans, per operator was prepared and stored over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator that all foods prepared onsite and held over 24 hours require proper date marking. **Warning**
Basic 2
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. At kitchen reach in cooler, food-Cooked chicken, cooked rice, soup, stored uncovered. Advised operator all foods stored has to be covered. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.