PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
7750 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in dish area then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle clean bowls without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee was hands and use different bowls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated the chicken wings were cooked the previous morning. Manager placed the proper date marked on chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employee training certificates expired.
Basic 10
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Employee placed towel over cooked tortillas in kitchen. Manager had employee remove tortillas from beneath towel and wrap them in tin foil. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container stored in dish area and ice bucket stored in wait station. Manager discarded both items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored in wait station. Manager turned ice buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in 50F water. Manager removed scoops and brought the scoops to the dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked beef stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager placed lid on pan. **Corrected On-Site**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door frame next to mop sink.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor underneath cook line hand washing sink. Manager had employee place bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 10:58 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.