PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

1176 Eglin Parkway North
Florida, 32579
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882402

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: Employee used the hand-wash sink to fill a pot of corn on the cob with water.

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719060

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: Two knives on the cook line on a shelf under the microwave oven. General Manager removed and took to dish room for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475936

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef over pan of spinach in make-line reach-in cooler. Employee arranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340837

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: styrofoam cup use as scoop in spice bin in dry storage. General Manager removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor: pot of cooked chorizo on floor in walk-in cooler. General Manager placed on crate. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: in ice bin under soda machine. General Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: grill cook opened repacked raw beef and repackaged raw chicken and put on flat top grill. Proceeded to use the cooking utensils without washing hands/changing gloves. General Manager gave corrective feedback. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product: ice in ice bin removed due to an employee's canned beverage in it.