LEMON PEPPERS
2701 NW 54TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Located at dry storage. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on a bag of corn meal and observed 2 live roaches crawling on a bag of flour **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw chicken and then changed gloves and began handling cooked chicken. Manager discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed banana pudding at front counter at 50F as per manager, less than two hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in disrepair located at reach-in cooler in front of fryers. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stains on cutting board with stains at preparation cooler at cook line. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed power washer obstructing access to handwashing sink located at kitchen area. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at kitchen area. **Warning**
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. Observed employees Joseph and Eugene employed more than sixty days. No proof of employee training. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent and tiles at ware washing area heavily soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vent above reach in freezer at cook line soiled with black substance. **Warning**
14-56-4Basic – Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed food stored on crates inside walk in cooler and dry storage area not easily moveable for cleaning. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken floor tiles at walk-in cooler leading into walk-on freezer. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back door at dry storage **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of liquid butter stored on floor at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at sinks located at ware washing area and employee bathroom. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Observed objectionable odors in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink when valve is closed **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three bins with flour not properly labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:59 AM.
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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.