DON PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
794 S ATLANTIC AVE · ORMOND BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32176
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food, plastic grocery bags in direct contact with tortillas. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. – raw chicken/beef over salsa in walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -13 droppings on the floor in dry storage area – 15 droppings under flat grill at cookline, -2 droppings on wire shelving in dishwashing area -5 dropping on top of soda fountain boxes. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at 51°-54°f at cookline. Operator added more ice. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored, cleanser stored by margarine. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. – bar **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. – ladies room **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche using raw fish on menu has no reference to consumer advisory. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
22-01-4Intermediate – Soda gun soiled. In bar. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – pink substance in dining area **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. – Sazon seasoning **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Cove molding in disrepair in several locations in kitchen. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items, cellphones, stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
23-23-4Basic – Floor fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair, cookline. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – dry storage area – by door to closet in back area – in dish washing area **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. – bar **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in liquor storage area missing the proper shield. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered in walk in freezer. – Chile relain **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. – unwashed product over salsa verde, refried beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:36 PM.
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4 observation(s)
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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.