LEMON PEPPERS
2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operating paid for the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58F – Cold Holding). As per the manager he's not sure at what time the items were put on line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (58F – Cold Holding). As per the manager he's not sure at what time the items were put on line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed above the reach in cooler. The manager moved the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bun racks stacked in front of the hand washing sink. Observed a can of stainless steel cleaner in the sink. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front line hand washing sink and restroom. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the employee bathroom. The manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the ice bin of the ice machine.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed replacement tiles in the ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of the ice bin. The manager threw the drink away. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed under the hand washing sink in ware wash area. Observed a large hole next to the walk-in cooler door and at the mop sink.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar and corn meal. The manager inverted the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the preparation reach in cooler.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the ware washing area hand washing sink and employee restroom. The manager provided signs at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the walk-in cooler and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two case of Togo containers on the floor by the drive through window.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken in the triple sink submerged in water. The manager drained the sink and turned on cold running water. The employee turned off the water. The manager turned the water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand washing sink at the front line.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled across from the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.