PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE
794 W MINNEOLA AVE · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects found in bar area **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over flan in walk in cooler, operator moved flan to ready to eat section **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses in dish area -cutting boards on cook line -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -downstairs server area blocked by high chairs. Operator moved chairs **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Andy, operator had employee read and sign form. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid on cook line
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -hot water room **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage bottle on bar area, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
51-09-4Basic – 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 seats, counted 199, provided seating change evaluation to operator.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Holes in or other damage to wall in downstairs kitchen
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid covers on tortillas across from triple sink
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, and tortilla shells on cook line
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked shredded chicken was thawing at room temperature. Educated operator
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers at bar area **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:06 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.