LEMON PEPPERS
2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch multiple soiled surfaces, then began to package food with no hand wash. Coached operator on proper hand wash. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw tilapia inside walk in cooler.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed uncovered cheese slices with unknown drops of liquid on top inside walk in cooler. Observed conch nuggets in reach in cooler with water that has leaked into container from the cooler fans. Observed Grouper thawed completely inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings stored in cook line at 125°F. Employee put chicken wings to reheat in fryer. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed burn spray on top of prep table in front of cook line. Observed stainless steel spray stored next to a bag of raw onions.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on mop sink.
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by ice machine blocked/inaccessible with empty trays use to store bread.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical spray bottle inside handwashing sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided probe thermometer onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with bleach water and no label.
Basic 19
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle on reach in cooler in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of grouper completely thawed and sealed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded grouper onsite.
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle no lid in unisex employee restroom.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license in display.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of rice and a bag of rice on the floor.
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs handing on nozzles of hood suppression system.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom, and observed no handwashing signs on handwashing sinks.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside of reach in cooler.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler in front of cook line.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service cups and lids on the floor.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cheese slices stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:41 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.