PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

Name: PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA
Address: 794 S ATLANTIC AVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL, 32176, US
Rating: 52.1

794 S ATLANTIC AVE, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32176

License #7406995

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52.1 Grade F / 100

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PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA in ORMOND BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 52.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 11 critical, 11 major, 48 minor.

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[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -wire shelving at cook line soiled. -shelving in dry storage area soiled. -storage container lids heavily soiled with food debris.
[47-02-4] Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -dishwashing area.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -for new employees hired on April 1.

Warning Issued
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -for new employees hired on April 1.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment in dish area and then handled clean equipment without washing hands.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hot water shut off at hand wash sink next to ice machine.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from handle at hand wash sink by ice machine.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -bags of onions and bag of sugar dry storage area.
[40-06-5] Employee cellphone stored in or above a food preparation area.
[47-02-4] Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle containing bleach not labeled.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -deep grout lines in kitchen. -deep grout lines in dish washing area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -wire shelving at cook line soiled. -shelving in dry storage area soiled. -storage container lids heavily soiled with food debris.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler at cook line.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -dented can of pineapple juice in storage area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef 44°f, cooked pork 44°f in walk in cooler.
[35A-02-7] 2 Live, small flying insects found in dry storage area.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -microwave door handle.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked ground beef in walk in cooler at 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used under food containers stored on unused flat grill.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in dry storage area. -container lids soiled, dry storage area. -heavy buildup of grease under and on cooking equipment. -heavy buildup of grease on shelving in kitchen.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[38-07-4] Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[24-06-4] Clean knife stored in dirty, rusted rack.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[40-04-4] Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -soiled wiping cloth wrapped around door handle on walk in cooler.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle broken at handwash sink.
[06-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of raw shell eggs stored on top of zucchini.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead flying insects on fly tape in kitchen.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked ground beef in walk in cooler at 53°f. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink blocked shredder.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen, dishwashing area and bar area.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -salt container and tortillas in dry storage area.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area.

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