PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
1140 CAPITAL CIRCLE SE UNIT 15 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Shrimp 46F Beef 44F Raw chicken 50F . Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee air pods stored on food prep table in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over fish during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.