PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
794 S ATLANTIC AVE · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
36 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked ground beef in walk in cooler at 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
41-24-4High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of raw shell eggs stored on top of zucchini. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked ground beef in walk in cooler at 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -all items in cook line reach in cooler above 41°f (Beef 46°f, chicken 45°f, pork 44°f, shrimp 47°f, beef 45°f, cheese 48°f). Operator stated all items in cooler 2 hours. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked shredder. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 23
35A-03-4Basic – 1 dead roach inside unused hot holding cabinet in kitchen and 1 dead roach in between cracks in oven door. **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead flying insects on fly tape in kitchen. **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used under food containers stored on unused flat grill. **Warning**
24-06-4Basic – Clean knife stored in dirty, rusted rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-04-4Basic – Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle broken at handwash sink. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water between broken tiles in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen, dishwashing area and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in dry storage area. -container lids soiled, dry storage area. -heavy buildup of grease under and on cooking equipment. -heavy buildup of grease on shelving in kitchen. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -soiled wiping cloth wrapped around door handle on walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -salt container and tortillas in dry storage area. **Warning**
06-08-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:05 PM.
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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.