Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EPAREPA KENDALL

13742 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3353603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8372863
DBPR license2331911

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored next to ready to eat products at reach-in cooler drawer at cook line. Person in charge removed container of raw beef patties. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf over preparation table at ware washing area.

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided person in charge with cleanup procedures via email. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line with box inside. Box was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided person in charge with employee reporting agreements, staff began signing agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the correct procedure to calibrate a thermometer suing the cold method. Coached person in charge in correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans, angus meat, chicken, and pork not date marked at walk-in cooler. Person in charge began date marking products. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on water filter connected to ice machine near back exit.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine neat back exit soiled with black/green mold-like substance.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal and plastics containers not stored inverted under preparation table at ware washing area.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler near front counter in disrepair.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing at ceiling edge that meets kitchen hood.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottle stored on floor near hand washing sink at front counter.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler drawers at cook-line soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.