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
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-14-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Cook coughed into gloved hand then continued handling clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
12A-16-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. – dishwasher handled soiled utensils and dishware then handled clean utensils and dishware without washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
01D-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. – shrimp and tilapia **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. – employees handling multiple items, handling wiping clothes, entering and leaving prep area, handling soiled equipment, garbage can, returning to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – cooler across from grills: shrimp (45F); chorizo (47F); cheese (50F); beef (44F); chicken (44F); chorizo Pork (44F); fish (44F); beef (47F); **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
52-04-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. – menu states red snapper, but establishment is serving Caribbean red snapper **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. – ceviche made with raw tilapia and raw shrimp **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
52-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. – menu advertises fresh pineapple juice and orange juice in La Tropical margarita; fresh pineapple, orange, and lime juice in La Fuego Margarita, fresh orange juice in La Reina Jumbo Margarita, but commercially processed juices are served. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – back prep area – server station **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 23
35A-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. – dead flying insects in glue strip hanging from ceiling by back door – dead flying insects on glue strip hanging from ceiling in warewashing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. – multiple dry foods in storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-51-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. – fuse box doors heavily rusted **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. – back hallway **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. – near ice machine – expediting area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – cellphone on back prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – shelf below chip dispenser table rusted – shelves below grills rusted **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – back prep area – under chip dispenser – bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below equipment throughout kitchen – in bar – in storage areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – warewashing and back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. – ice in walk in freezer – bag in box soda in back hallway **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – holes in the wall in storage closet – FRP bulging from walls throughout kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. – bulbs missing in hood and warewashing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. – shelves in storage area – rice barrel handles – below grills – exterior of flat grill – sides and handles on oven door – high shelf over stove – hood filters – exposed ansul hoses **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – prep cooler across from grills **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
33-34-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. – debris and clutter on the floors in back hallway **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. – sugar bin in storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:39 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
8 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.