PEPOS CUBAN CAFE
9939 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33702
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (120F – Hot Holding) held in hot box, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored above prep table in kitchen
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Staff dumped milk in hand sink at front counter
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer with small dog on leash observed ordering food to go at front counter, staff did not address
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared items in walk-in cooler not dated, all held less than 7 days
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves with rice and beans
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop store on top of ice machine
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individually packaged desserts in grab and go cooler at counter no properly labeled
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on equipment on cook line
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers and trays of of food in walk-in not covered
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.