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PEPO'S CAFE

3879 NORTHDALE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3743382
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13929235
DBPR license3912046

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Menu items still need indication. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling still in same condition. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling still in same condition. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling tile still in same condition. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling tile still in same condition. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: 1 dead roach in sliding door cabinet in bar area 2 dead dead roaches found in crack of of front counter and wall next to bathroom. 1 dead found in cabinet under register 1 dead found in cooler in front counter area that is not on, but is being used for storage 1 dead roach found in cabinet underneath espresso machine. 1 dead roach found underneath prep table in hallway underneath phones. 1 dead roach between the crack of the dry storage room and the hallway. 1 dead found behind oven in main kitchen area. 1 dead found on grill cleaning block. 2 dead found in crack of grout between wall and floor underneath prep table next to stove. 1 dead roach found next to back door. 1 dead found between prep table next to back door and wall. 3 dead found in back dry storage area next to closet. 1 dead found in front of white reaching cooler in main kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: 1 dead roach found on left side of back dining area. 1 dead roach found under cabinet with espresso machine. 1 dead roach found underneath steam table counter top on right side. 1 dead roach found underneath countertop in hallway parallel to dry storage. 1 dead roach found in piece of metal attached to sliding door cabinet in bar area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile on right side of riser in front steam table area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Crack is still present. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Crack is still present. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Oven cleaned underneath. Grease build up on hood vents and sprinklers. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Oven cleaned underneath. Grease build up on hood vents and sprinklers. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in both walk in coolers and reach in freezer rusted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Shelves in coolers and freezer still rusted. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Shelves in coolers and freezer still rusted. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.