Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

3236 SW 35 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2025
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3663776
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13515878
DBPR license1103821

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : the vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink is located on the chemical side. The side not connect Ted to the chemical system needs a back flow prevention device. The device was moved to the non chemical side. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed one of the two soap dispensers in the men,s restroom was not working when tested. The batteries were swapped and the dispenser now works. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : ceiling tiles by the back door, in the kitchen, are not in place. These were put in place. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a poster. One was emailed.

#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer did not have internal Ambient air thermometers.

#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed : the back door self closer was not attached.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.