PEPITO AREPA'S BAR
13460 NW 107 AVE STE 11 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoon stored in water at 84°F located at the cafeteria station.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray bottle underneath of preparation table next to gallon of oil and clean utensils. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pico de gallo (89/85F – Cooling)covered while ambient cooling process, located in reach cooler. Operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by the garbage can in kitchen area. Operator removed it.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cup in hand sink located at the front line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed spatula in 3 compartment sink with no sanitation solutions. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:15 AM.
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.