3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
2231 First Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824600
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area. Discussed operator about proper food preparation and employee removed her watch. 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. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepared the day before the inspection.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepared the day before the inspection.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at front counter; cooked steak (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked steak placed on steamer for 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator started reheating cooked steak. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 9/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8824393
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719468
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on one clean plastic dish. Operator placed dish in dish area to be cleaned again. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in reach in cooler on kitchen by front door. Operator directed employee to clean item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed no written proof available. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500201
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 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 cigarette lighter and ear pod on prep table beside hand washing sink. The personal items was removed from prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 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.
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341288
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted item. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Observed no clean up plan available. Operator printed and posted item. Corrected On-Site