DON PEPE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
20744 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34431
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken and pan of raw beef stored on shelf directly over pan of cooked rice inside reach-in cooler in front of kitchen. Manager moved the raw foods to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken stored directly above pan containing raw beef in shelf inside reach-in cooler near storage closet in front of kitchen. Manager moved the raw chicken to shelf below the raw beef during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside handwash sink in server station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate without handle stored down inside pan of rice in reach-in cooler at front of kitchen. Manager removed plate from rice during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table beside cutting board near back door. Manager removed drink cup from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles in kitchen and in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of frozen meat juice in bottom of reach-in freezer in storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.