EPAREPA KENDALL
13742 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 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. Observed manager working front counter, then proceed to perform food preparation without washing hands and change gloves.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household pesticide in storage area. Employee disposed of spray can. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over container of black beans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a container at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 cooked arepas in a cooler at front counter at 92F Cold-Holding. As per employee, more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the 4 arepas.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of mixing machine soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Also observed employee drop a peeler on the floor, pick up peeler, and put peeler directly on counter top without sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher inside hand washing sink at kitchen area. Pitcher was removed.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cut cabbage and cooked black beans in walk in cooler not labeled with production date. Employee correctly labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation station. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager and employee engaging in food service with ineffective hair restraint.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw rice stored on floor at 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct storage method. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at reach in freezer in front of fryers.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in pull out refrigerated drawer under grill. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic container of frozen soup cracked and broken. Employee discarded container.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.