3 PEPPER BURRITO CO

24065 Peachland Boulevard
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738689

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, back side of handles with food debris on them. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on frontline with soiled gaskets. Observed operator cleaning gaskets, Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away with food debris on it. Observed operator removing can opener and putting it into dish. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702508

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8696804

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors on front line with food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator cleaning behind handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on dry rack near three compartment sink.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on plastic containers used for hot holding foods. Observed operator throwing away containers immediately. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453041

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Co2 tanks by hand sink behind swing door not secured.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on left hand side as soon as you walk in to kitchen open leaving exposure.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door, at back door
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink on front counter next to press station that could get splashed when washing/drying hands
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with food buildup on fan guards
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in men's restroom
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.observed employee wet hands, rub hands twice with soap and rinse
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used for a dump sink
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premise with 4 employees present at time of inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on counter. Observed employee replacing towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359951

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vents at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. No splash guard next to quesadilla press at hand washing sink. Repeat Violation
  • 33-09-4:Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple garbage bags on pad in dumpster area. It is a shared dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed 12-15 cambros with heat damage, food debris , and stained in clean dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed coca-cola fountain machine with mold like substance underneath behind soda nozzles. Can opener was observed with mold like food substance on it. Repeat Violation