PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
2061 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish washer tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced container of chlorine and primed machine. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Tortilla dough stored in plastic grocery bags. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Birria meat. Raw beef stored over ceviche. Raw chicken stored over raw steak, and raw ground beef. Manager rearranged all items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5High Priority – Used dishwasher water going on floor when kitchen dish machine runs. Dish machine filter clogged. Employee cleared obstructions and dish water goes down drain properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher wash hands in three compartment sink. Manager discussed with employee. Employee washed hands in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty scrubbie pad and vegetable scraps in expo hand wash sink. Items removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Expo hand wash sink, no hot water. Cold water temperature 68F.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks over prep area table, above expo pass window, and on cook line table by plates. All drinks removed by manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease/residue on Inside of walk in door handle. Wood table on cook line soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed chilli relleno, ice cream, and peas uncovered in freezer. Manager covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:11 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.