Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

794 S ATLANTIC AVE · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3667799
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13529207
DBPR license7406995

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked shredder. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 13

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean knife stored in dirty, rusted rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -microwave door handle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Faucet/handle broken at handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water between broken tiles in dishwashing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen, dishwashing area and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic38-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.