PEPO'S CAFE
3879 NORTHDALE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Pizza sauce can dented. Tomato sauce can dented. Operator voluntarily discarded cans. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live insect crawling on counter that crawled into wall. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found crawling in right side of lower cabinet make line in front area. 2 live roaches found underneath oven. 2 live roaches found behind oven in main kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 30 roach droppings found underneath left side of the steam table in left corner of lower shelf. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. 7 roach casings found underneath the countertop next to dry storage area. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink had pitcher in front area next to espresso machine. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink next to oven in main kitchen area. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink next to cold holding unit in grill top area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Manager stated that they serve over medium eggs and medium steak. **Warning**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of hot boxes had grease build up. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in food preparation and storing areas. One ceiling tile hanging down in the closet next to the office with little holes. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 found in cabinet on lower shelf underneath espresso machine. 4 found in upper shelf underneath panini station. 3 found in lower shelf underneath right side of steam table in corners. 9 roaches dead found underneath soda machine in cabinet. 2 found in sliding door cabinet in bar area and 2 found underneath hand wash sink in bar area. 3 roaches dead found underneath not in use ice machine in bar area. 1 dead found in between the keg fridge and countertop in bar area. 2 dead roaches found underneath countertop next to the dry storage area. 14 dead roaches found in dry storage area underneath shelves. 2 dead roaches on wall next to dish machine when first walking into kitchen. 1 underneath hot box across from stove. 17 dead behind oven in main kitchen area. 7 dead roaches found underneath cart next to prep table and stove in main kitchen. 4 dead roaches found underneath prep table with slicer. 14 roaches found in back area with mop sink. 10 of them found in between the wall and tile on the right side of mop, sink area, and 3 found underneath prep table and 1 found in between mopping and equipment. 1 dead roach found between bags of rice and pillar and back area. 1 found behind green cabinet in back area. 2 found behind white pillar next to green cabinet in back area. 4 found underneath unused equipment in back area. 5 found in empty back storage room. 4 found in water heater closet. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile on right side of riser in front steam table area. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer on the floor and in the air curtains. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on vent filters, underneath oven, and on sprinkler systems over stove. Racks in dry storage area soiled. Soiled gaskets in reach in freezer and two walk in coolers. **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Unused equipment in back storage areas. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both walk in coolers and reach in freezer rusted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.