PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL INC
1425 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD #5 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Queso at 46°,45°,49°, carnita 49°,51°, coming from previous day. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso and carnitas. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle above container of cinnamon.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager does not know cooling or reheating parameters. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On line in kitchen.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating behind bar.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pans of meat in walk-in. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pan of cooked chicken in walk-in. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 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.