PEPITOS CANTINA & GRILL

Name: PEPITOS CANTINA & GRILL
Address: 36112 EMERALD COAST PKWY, DESTIN, FL, 32541, US
Rating: 91.6

36112 EMERALD COAST PKWY, DESTIN, FL 32541

License #5603400

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91.6 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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PEPITOS CANTINA & GRILL in DESTIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 6 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

67%

Imported observations

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-06-5] Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw shrimp 59F (11:00-11:25).Employee thawed shrimp then added ice to shrimp to soften sitting on prep table to peel. Employee placed shrimp in walk in cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil jug stored on floor next to hand wash sink near cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on left wall.

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