3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
24065 Peachland Boulevard
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no iodine test strips.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table ambient temperature 51F. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table gasket torn. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above storage rack. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Black Beans and Pinto beans. The manager discarded the 2 dented cans. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding); corn (52F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside steam table. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Soda machine in front dining area with rust like substance around it. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain relief medication on storage shelf in kitchen. The manager removed the bottle of pain medication from storage shelf in kitchen and placed in first aid kit. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 40-06-5: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 beside cutting board. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine has rust like substance around ice shoot.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak and chicken thawing in prep sink. The operator corrected on site.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottles of salt and hot sauce. The manager labeled the container of salt and hot sauce. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of sterno above prep table. The manager removed the container of sterno above prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed GM Big 6 DBPR Form 5030-165. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for all personnel to read and sign for files. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).