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PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

With 2 inspections documented, PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA maintains a 1.8/5 food safety rating in GAINESVILLE. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 2 reports on file

3236 SW 35 BLVD, GAINESVILLE 32608

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13550550

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : cut strawberries stored over guest food in the wait station reach-in cooler. These were moved to the bottom shelf and marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 : jackets and backpacks stored over chips and onions. The employee coat hanger was moved to the other wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed : the ice machine blue scoop stored on the ledge of the ice maker. A tray was placed under the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : on the cook line, the long handle salsa scoop was touching product. The handle was adjusted up. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a wet cloth used under a cutting board in the kitchen. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed : cut tomatoes at 38° in the walk-in cooler, no cover. Plastic wrap was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : hydrogen peroxide stored over chips in the hallway. The peroxide was moved to cleaning. ALSO, orange sanitizer was stored next to bulk sugar. The sanitizer was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : one date of birth only had 205. 2005 was the corrected date. Corrected On-Site

10/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13515878

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed : ceiling tiles by the back door, in the kitchen, are not in place. These were put in place. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a poster. One was emailed.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed : the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer did not have internal Ambient air thermometers.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed : the back door self closer was not attached.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : the vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink is located on the chemical side. The side not connect Ted to the chemical system needs a back flow prevention device. The device was moved to the non chemical side. 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 : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed one of the two soap dispensers in the men,s restroom was not working when tested. The batteries were swapped and the dispenser now works. Corrected On-Site