Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE LLC

794 W MINNEOLA AVE · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3433798
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722824
DBPR license4508909

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line touching raw beef then touching cooking utensils and ready to eat items on cook line.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior spray hose -white cutting boards on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. -2 expired in September

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -lentil bean container in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks.

#4Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. -license states 150, establishment has 199

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at bar. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at bar

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom. Operator put up new one. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -exterior sides of fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons not all facing one wat. -at server area.

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -breaded chicken tenders, prepped green peppers in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.