PEPES CANTINA ST PETE
3118 3 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713
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 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine testing at 0 PPM. Data plate indicates minimum sanitization at 50 PPM. Operator changed low temp solution and ran the machine several times however machine tested again at 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink and was advised to cease using machine until repaired. Ecolab arrived on scene and repaired unit. Tested at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish filets stored above prepared empanadas in reach-in freezer. Manager relocated fish to a lower shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chemical test kit not used to check sanitizer.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in hand wash sink next to reach-in cooler across from cook line. Items removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator using utensils with handles to dispense food.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler at front bar where horchata is stored.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Tongs were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.