Peppo in North Miami Beach

Last inspected:

18190 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Overview

PEPPO, a 20-seat permanent food service establishment in North Miami Beach, has accumulated 218 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—more than 40% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced two emergency closures for roach and rodent activity, in 2015 and 2018. Handwashing procedure violations have been cited in multiple recent inspections, appearing in at least four inspections between November 2025 and February 2026. Food contact surface violations, employee health policy violations, and consumer advisory violations are also recurring findings across the record. The most recent inspections on February 4, 2026 documented 21 and 36 violations respectively, with both resulting in administrative complaint recommendations. A $400 fine was assessed in a single disciplinary action. The facility's most recent inspection disposition on February 4, 2026 was administrative complaint recommended.

Most recent closure: September 21, 2018 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
218Violations
2Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Peppo in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Peppo in North Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Peppo in North Miami Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity N/A
Roach & rodent activity N/A

Peppo in North Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Peppo in North Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015034599 $400.00 Jul 27, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Peppo in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections48 violations · 28 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

Peppo in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppo in North Miami Beach last inspected?
Peppo in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was Peppo in North Miami Beach last shut down?
Peppo in North Miami Beach was last shut down on September 21, 2018 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Peppo in North Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Peppo in North Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Peppo in North Miami Beach had?
Peppo in North Miami Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Peppo in North Miami Beach find?
Peppo in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Peppo in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Peppo in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Peppo in North Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Peppo in North Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Peppo in North Miami Beach been fined?
Peppo in North Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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