PEPO'S CAFE
3879 NORTHDALE BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
Intermediate 1
02B-01-5Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Menu items still need indication. **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling still in same condition. **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Ceiling tile still in same condition. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Crack is still present. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Oven cleaned underneath. Grease build up on hood vents and sprinklers. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-02: Shelves in coolers and freezer still rusted. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.