Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
9939 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg has accumulated 555 violations across 46 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,880 in fines. Recurring violations center on consumer advisories, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation, with a pattern of warning citations followed by compliance callbacks throughout 2024 and 2025.
Most recent closure: March 22, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
12.1
violations / inspection
12.1 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,880.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021016472 | $800.00 | Mar 22, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021007032 | $200.00 | Dec 14, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017053528 | $880.00 | Oct 17, 2017 | District 9 |
Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections77 violations · 61 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections52 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
— 6 inspections57 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 22, 2021 for 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 Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg had?
- Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg find?
- Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 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.
- Has Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,880.00 in fines.
- How much has Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Pepos Cuban Cafe in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,880.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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