PEPES HACIENDA
3615 DUPONT AVE STE 900 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32217
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025 Paid for during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over cooked foods soups in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp over cut tomatoes in reach in cooler / make table. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items in oven . (Overnight temperatures) : Cooked chicken at 92°. Cooked pork 92°, 93°, 93° Cooked rice 93°. 93°. Per employee, oven was turned off last night. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale issued Items in oven . (Overnight temperatures) : Cooked chicken at 92°. Cooked pork 92°, 93°, 93° Cooked rice 93°. 93°. Per employee, oven was turned off last night. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle next to cleaned pans. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. kitchen **Warning**
Intermediate 4
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags not kept for 90 days
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop In sauce and spices.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no hair restraints.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle. Kitchen.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Loose / torn cooler gasket. Kitchen prep unit.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped/ cooked vegetables. Sauces in walk in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of Sugar unlabeled. Marked by manger.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:02 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.