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PEPES CANTINA I DRIVE LLC

794 West Minneola Avenue
Clermont, Florida, 34755
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10851912

  • 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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, counted 199 seats. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and server area downstairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -4 in downstairs kitchen, 2 in upstairs server area, 1 in bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: 2 flying insects downstairs, 2 upstairs. Operator had new control device installed in downstairs kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior spray hose Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: -cutting boards on cook line -interior spray hose **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added two ice machines downstairs, downstairs storage rooms, server alley with soda machine and hand sink added downstairs, outdoor seating added to patio. Upstairs private room turned in to server alley. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727307

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -vegetables on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -under microwave on cook line Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in bar area. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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, counted 199 seats. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line and server area downstairs. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler by triple sink Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -insect device over ice buckets in upstairs server area. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm, operator changed, 150 ppm. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of oil on make table in kitchen, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -4 in downstairs kitchen, 2 in upstairs server area, 1 in bar Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm, operator changed, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -housemade avocado cream (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (61F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding), cook line, all held more than four hours per operator. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -housemade avocado cream (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (61F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding), cook line, all held more than four hours per operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior spray hose Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has added two ice machines downstairs, downstairs storage rooms, server alley with soda machine and hand sink added downstairs, outdoor seating added to patio. Upstairs private room turned in to server alley. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Elehoe Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722824

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -lentil bean container in dry storage. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees wearing watch scooping ice and making drinks.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - 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, establishment has 199
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -at bar. Operator corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at bar
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom. Operator put up new one. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -exterior sides of fryers Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons not all facing one wat. -at server area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -breaded chicken tenders, prepped green peppers in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line touching raw beef then touching cooking utensils and ready to eat items on cook line.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior spray hose -white cutting boards on cook line Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2 expired in September

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567853

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - -back door open at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in cooked rice on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in kitchen area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean silverware in server wait station Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in bar.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -bottle water on prep table by clean utensils in server wait area -personal drink in server side station by water pitchers
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack over chipotle peppers in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets in reach in freezer
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers on cook line.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -on cook line.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on stove on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -backsplash of stove -exterior sides of fryers and stove on cook line
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -in dish storage area
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored by cutting boards, soda boxes and water bottles in kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -refried beans, black beans and queso in walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen veggies thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce and cilantro over cheese and prepped peppers in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -beans in dry storage Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw mahi over cooked octopus in reach in freezer -raw shrimp over french fries in reach in freezer. -raw beef over veggies in reach in freezer -raw pork over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -interior of fryers
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at bar -handwash sink in kitchen by soda boxes
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -ceviche trio. Operator marked menus with an asterisk to connect to the consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345128

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to bag in the box soda Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bins upstairs Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cheese sauce in large covered bus tub 47F in the middle cooling from previous day. See stop sale
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and seafood over corn salsa Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked wings 11/26, cooked chicken 11/29, vegan beans 11/19
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Crumble cheese 50-52F sour cream 46-53F, front of cookline double cooler - cut tomatoes improperly iced in wait station 49F Less than 4 hours Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and refried beans approximately 120F, on top of oven. Returned to oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation