PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA Inspection – December 12, 2023

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 57F at servers area.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation , AC vents with dust accumulation.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on prep table next to plated food.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets, seals on Walk in cooler soiled with dirt, grime, and or mold like substance.

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve containers stored upright.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pico di gallo, fish, not covered under expo.

#9Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from water heater onto floor.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled servers area.

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