PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
1560 BUSINESS CENTER DR #14 · FLEMING ISLAND · Clay County · FL 32003
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of whole tomatoes with large dent and sharp edges. Operator removed can from rest of supply.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, pan of raw chicken stored on top of pan of raw beef. Operator moved chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of sternos directly against mayonnaise and stored over straws. Operator moved sternos to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads in handwash sink in dishroom. Operator removed the scrub pads. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing four employee's proof of food handler training.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in dishroom. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dishroom, unlabeled spray bottles with clear and yellow liquids. Operator identified contents as bleach and degreaser, respectively, and labeled the bottles. Also, unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in the bar. Operator identified contents as window cleaner and labeled the bottle.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of whole tomatoes with large dent and sharp edges. Operator removed can from rest of supply. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between prep sink and prep table in prep area. Employee moved knife to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at handwash sink in dishroom.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:24 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.