Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ORANGE PEPPER

7091 COLLEGE PKWY STE 15 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3565541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10705921
DBPR license4602582

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#9High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored with clean glasses. Operator removed medicine to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish. Operator removed raw chicken bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; Raw chicken stored over cabbage. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; shredded cabbage (58F – Cold Holding); tofu (56F – Cold Holding) Per operator items placed at cook line for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold like substance.

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with chair at sushi bar. Operator removed the chair. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade curry sauce with no date marked. Per operator sauce prepared the day before inspection. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling tile shows in disrepair throughout kitchen.

#2Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.

#3Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

#4Basic36-37-5

Basic – Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored raw chicken not covered in reach-in cooler. Operator covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease.

#8Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under the cooking equipment at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.