PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE
794 W MINNEOLA AVE, CLERMONT, FL 34711
License #4508909
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE in CLERMONT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 11, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -Andy, operator had employee read and sign form.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid covers on tortillas across from triple sink
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects found in bar area
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar and salt containers at bar area
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open beverage bottle on bar area, operator removed
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid on cook line
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, and tortilla shells on cook line
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked shredded chicken was thawing at room temperature. Educated operator
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses in dish area -cutting boards on cook line -walk in cooler shelves have residue buildup
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -downstairs server area blocked by high chairs. Operator moved chairs
- [36-24-5] Holes in or other damage to wall in downstairs kitchen
- [51-09-4] 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 seats, counted 199, provided seating change evaluation to operator.
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