Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE LLC

794 W MINNEOLA AVE · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3571409
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10851912
DBPR license4508909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -4 in downstairs kitchen, 2 in upstairs server area, 1 in bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: 2 flying insects downstairs, 2 upstairs. Operator had new control device installed in downstairs kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior spray hose **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: -cutting boards on cook line -interior spray hose **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added two ice machines downstairs, downstairs storage rooms, server alley with soda machine and hand sink added downstairs, outdoor seating added to patio. Upstairs private room turned in to server alley. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic51-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license states 150, counted 199 seats. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and server area downstairs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.