LEMON PEPPERS
2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee use cell phone then proceeded to put gloves and handle food no hand wash. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Manager got on phone with owners in front of me and owner confirmed to pay license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw on front counter at (49°F – Cold Holding). As per operator, been there for less than one hour. Operator moved coleslaw to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink water hose. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed it onsite. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in freezer by cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bucket of flour on the floor next to cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquid with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:45 AM.
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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.