Inspection Report

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PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

1140 CAPITAL CIRCLE SE UNIT 15 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3436316
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725342
DBPR license4703070

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 61°F in walk in cooler. Per manager placed 20 minutes ago.

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

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

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in ware wash area.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near tortillas.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed inserts in ware washing and red cups in servers area, wet nesting.

#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink ,improper order, sanitize, wash, rinse. Educated manager and staff on proper way to set up 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair by drain near ware wash area.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed lime margarita mix stored on the floor.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter and debris.

#9Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in walk in freezer.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and seals on ice machine with mold like substance.

#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from fryer.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tamales not covered in walk in freezer.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water near walk in cooler.

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans in working container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.