PEPES HACIENDA & RESTAURANT
9239 MERRILL RD UNIT 1 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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 washer at bar 0ppms. Ran machine 4 times 0ppms **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese, manager moved to stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales 50f cooked peppers 50f in reach in cooler unable to determine how long at that temperature but in reach in flip top cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 50f cooked peppers 50f in reach in cooler unable to determine how long at that temperature but in reach in flip top cooler overnight **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oysters **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar used to store soiled cup and strainer used for dumping.. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks on prep table cutting boards **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of banana leaf stored on floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar handle for ice scooper in ice **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. handsink at bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris on all coolers **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.