PEPPER'S COCINA MEXICANA (FERNANDINA)
530 CENTRE ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen touched nose with bare hand, placed on glove, and handled clean pans without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In outside walk in freezer, sealed packages of beef stored over pans of tamales in plastic bags. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cook line in cooler drawers below grill, raw chicken stored over raw fish. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, ranch dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Dressing discarded.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner hanging on pan with single use containers on utility cart in server area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple sink area, spray bottle containing chemical cleaner being used by dish person is not labeled.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in dry storage area. Manager began cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelves.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook in kitchen drinking from glass with no lid. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In bar area, margarita mix stored on floor. Mix moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Black lava bowls stored on shelf near dish area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug in green dumpster behind establishment. Manager states he will call dumpster company to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar. Bartender began cleaning holster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items and coffee filters stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager began moving items to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two (2) scooters stored in side storage areas. Scooters moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.