PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
With 5 documented inspections, PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA in SHALIMAR has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1176 Eglin Parkway North
Florida, 32579
Okaloosa County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10953484
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: observed the walk-in freezer door seal is broken and hanging loose not allowing for a good seal on the freezer. However, the food was still frozen to the touch. Potentially the cause of the ice buildup on the right fan.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer: observed the right fan in the walk-in freezer covered in ice.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: two knives on cook line with blades between the microwave and the shelf it sits on. Employee removed the knives and took them to the dish area for cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: hand-wash sink next to beverage machine did not have any paper towels. Employee got some during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
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.