Pepitos Plaza Brickell
901 S Miami Ave Units 101-103, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334913
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef inside drawers at cooking line. Operator moved raw beef.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: During the inspection, shredded beef and shredded chicken were observed cooling while covered.
The correct cooling method was explained to the operator, who immediately uncovered the containers.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust at three compartment sink entrance area.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Observed Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.