Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines
Last inspected:
7900 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6907Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has accumulated 199 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced recurring compliance issues, with two warnings issued in 2021 and 2025, each followed by callback inspections. Food contact surface sanitation and hand washing violations are the most frequently cited problems, accounting for 33 of the facility's violations. Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2025, with an administrative complaint recommended in September after an inspection documented 13 violations including three high-priority items.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025075611 | $400.00 | Sep 11, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines had?
- Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines find?
- Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines been fined?
- Don Pepe III Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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