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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 dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3750743
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13948578
DBPR license7406995

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14Intermediate52-02-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 12

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: At callback inspection dead flying insects in glue strip hanging from ceiling by back door. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic36-51-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic32-12-6

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic36-62-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. – bulbs missing in hood and warewashing area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-19: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Time Extended**

Warning
#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 2026-10-19: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-27: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.