PEPITOS PLAZA BRICKELL

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. A stop sale was issued. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed three separate containers of cooked beef 51°F, 59°F, 54°F inside the walk in cooler. Per employee, all prepared yesterday and placed in the cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed line cook was unable to answer the correct cooking temperature of chicken. Employee was coached on the spot. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the catchall in ice machine with black mold like substance. Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager with the certification onsight while 6 employees were present. Manager arrived at during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection. prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2 with no plans submitted. Observed operator submitted and emailed plans at the time of inspection, prior submission was sent to incorrect email address. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed 9 birds flying around the dining area. Operator was able to remove the birds at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl being used for yellow and white cheese in prep table across RIF in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and ceiling around kitchen area and inside the WIC. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food containers on shelves above 3CS. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle not above the sugar (near WIC), raw chicken and beef in the reach in cooler under the stove, and in the French Fries inside the reach cooler in the kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board in the prep area. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelves above 3CS. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves for RIC next the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep table and another on clean cutting utensils and cutting board. Employee remove. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the squeeze bottle in the cooking line and glass jar of white substance at the front counter. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over green onions at walk-in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a bar added immediately to the left of main entrance. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed existing main office remodeled into a bathroom and large central bar next to elevator removed and replaced by seats and at second floor dish machine was added next to hand washing sink marked at P2. Warning

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with no service date at front counter. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near stoves by walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottles over preparation table next to walk-in cooler. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic containers on shelf above 3CS. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of oranges on floor at walk-in cooler. Boxes were removed off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching both raw chicken and raw beef products at reach-in cooler at cook line. Scoops were removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator via email.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Granados certified by National Registry certificate expired on 03-03-2024.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers no consumer advisory linked. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw eggs offered on menu inside burgers with no consumer advisory. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers stacked on drain board above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at 3 compartment sink.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cooking spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed manager certificate expired for Carlos Chacin 08-01-16 National registry. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-19: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed manager certificate expired for Carlos Chacin 08-01-16 National registry. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over oranges in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed manager certificate expired for Carlos Chacin 08-01-16 National registry.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of complete seasoning.

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.