PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
2061 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container with medicine stored over prepping table in area adjacent to cooking line. Hand sanitizer stored above cocktail mixes in storage area.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in t-shirt bags in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat soup in walk in cooler. Raw beef over vegetable mix in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over pico in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately stored food items at the time of 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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator appropriately stored food items in the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on the floor next to handwashing sink, near fajitas station. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance around nozzles in soda machine at server station.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons in handwashing sink in area adjacent to cooking line, and a pan with debris at bar handwashing sink.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Containers of soup that were pulled from freezer on 04/06/2026, per operator, without label.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Birria broth in walk in cooler, prepared on 04/07/2026 not date marked. Operator marked the date at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 10
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in hot holding sham, and maketable in fajita station, in poor repair.
36-24-5Basic – Floor and wall in disrepair next to handwashing sink at fajita station. Floor in disrepair in front of cooking line.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of salsa in walk in cooler. Aguas frescas syrups in the drink machines storage. Sour mix in the bar. Operator removed every food item from the floor and appropriately stored them at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Tortillas chips stand in cooking line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dirty shelf over prep table in area adjacent to cooking line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Salsa bucket in walk in cooler. Operator removed the old label at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bottle of hot sauce reused for storing butter.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Ice bun uncovered in bar area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe on handwashing sink next to fajita station. Maintenance man arrived at the time of inspection and fixed plumbing. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.