LEMON PEPPERS
2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of NyQuil in reach in cooler. Manager discarced NyQuil. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding) cold holding at flip top cooler near cook line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray can stored on prep table over flour container. Manager removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near cook line blocked by cases of soda and push carts.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Omar Ibrahim. No manager food safety Certificate provided.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ wiping cloths.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ware washing area.
Basic 20
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in ware washing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken wing stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed box of fries stored on floor in kitchen area.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Observed interior of hand sink soiled.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed flour containers nearest to cook line stored uncovered. Manager cover containers. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers missing labels.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.