Peppo
18190 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327662
What drove the grade
Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection3 high priority, 5 intermediate (3 repeats), 7 basic (3 repeats)-46
- Administrative complaint on Sep 8Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score34
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler.
Advised manager that all foods must be separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed prepackaged cooked spinach thawing in standing water in mop sink.
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to various cleaning supplies stored inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic7
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Observed prepackaged cooked spinach thawing in standing water in mop sink.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.