Inspection Report

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LEMON PEPPERS

2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3769257
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887951
DBPR license2335079

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked food in shelf in walk in cooler.

#16High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 29 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper thawed and not removed from original packaging.

Stop Sale
#17High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled towel stored in hand wash sink near mop sink.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed ceiling vents no paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen.

Basic 14

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles soiled missing above entrance of kitchen and in front of walk in cooler.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observe ceiling tiles damaged towards 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents around kitchen and front counter soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust debris around kitchen.

#4Basic06-09-2

Basic – 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. See stop sale. Observed 29 bags of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper thawed and not removed from original packaging.

Stop Sale
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler soiled.

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk in cooler in disrepair.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.

#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.

#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ceiling vents wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
7 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.