DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

3 PEPPER BURRITO CO

With 8 documented inspections, 3 PEPPER BURRITO CO in LEHIGH ACRES has achieved a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

1322 Homestead Road North
Florida, 33936
Lehigh Acres
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3656211

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

12/2/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13582722

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage cup on side prep table next to serving trays, operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored fcs surface operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10/13/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13489721

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets , and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed reach in gaskets with food debris. **Time Extended**

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10933628

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance in the interior of the ice chute on the self service soda dispenser in the dining room. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets , and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the can opener blade. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8853410

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled with food debris on reach in freezer.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured next to 3 compartment sink. Operating attached chain. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of kitchen and under hot holding cabinet in prep kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Build of of dust like substance on walk in cooler air vents.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by rear kitchen door.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8773909

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed accumulation of white mold like substance on the interior of the ice chute on the self dispensing ice machine at the soda fountain in the dining room.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice in working container of rice in the kitchen.. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Printed choking poster and gave to operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed outside of tortilla dispenser soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed customer hand wash sink next to the self serve soda dispenser not working and in need of repair.

10/25/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8534630

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt and pepper mixture on shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on gaskets on reach in freezer next to rear door.
  • 13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee on food service line with long fingernails.
  • 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. Operator stated they are in the process of training new employee once hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation

10/5/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8372866

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container used to scoop rice in working container of rice.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on drain board on 3 compartment sink not properly air dried before stacking. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of fire roasted salsa with Jalapenos. Operator set can aside to return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris on blade.
  • 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.