Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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3 PEPPER BURRITO CO

24065 PEACHLAND BLVD STE 102 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33954

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376661
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8453041
DBPR license1801975

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.observed employee wet hands, rub hands twice with soap and rinse

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used for a dump sink

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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. Observed no certified food manager on premise with 4 employees present at time of inspection.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on counter. Observed employee replacing towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Co2 tanks by hand sink behind swing door not secured.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on left hand side as soon as you walk in to kitchen open leaving exposure.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door, at back door

#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink on front counter next to press station that could get splashed when washing/drying hands

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with food buildup on fan guards

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in men's restroom

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.