SENOR PEPPER'S TACOS AND MARISCOS
205 Center Street
Florida, 32180
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -threshold at back door in dish room is rusted through.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by cookline. Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled next to cooler by back door soiled with accumulated food debris.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of biofreeze stored above food in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Container of cut lemons stored in ice used for drinks.
- 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. -queso at 56°f in reach in cooler. Cooked last night, placed in 5 gallon bucket and put in reach in cooler.in cooler overnight.
- 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. -Queso at 56°f in reach in cooler. Cooked last night, placed in 5 gallon bucket and put in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef broth at 122°f in steam table. Operator stated it was reheated on stove and then placed in steam table 1 hour ago. Unit was not on. Operator began to reheat on stove and turned power on to unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blender base stored on top of handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment and coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Light in room used to store food containers is missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Pepsi brand cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink by dish machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. -wire shelving at cook line soiled with dust.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of foil containers in dry storage area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pepper and salt stored uncovered.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -wall fan soiled with dust and grease.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store tortillas. -grocery in direct contact with ground beef in hot holding unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 stored over raw beef in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink at cook line used to store soiled containers. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under cooking equipment.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at cookline.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler at cookline.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease by cooking equipment.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink next to dish machine.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -ground beef in direct contact with grocery bags.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over unwashed lemons in reach in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at end of cookline.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at end of cookline.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -cooking equipment soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 38-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, tortilla maker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, rice in dry storage area. Warning
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid. Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -cooking equipment soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.p, case of takeout containers stored on floor. Warning
- 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored next to frozen fish. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at 49°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at 49°f in reach in cooler. In cooler overnight. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by back door. Warning
- 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, tortilla maker. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, scraper stored in hand wash sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 25 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).