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PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA

PEPPER'S MEXICAN GRILL AND CANTINA has 9 health inspections on file for its TALLAHASSEE location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

1425 Village Square Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida, 32312
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13624824

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Shrimp 46F Beef 44F Raw chicken 50F . Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours inside reach in cooler next to flat top: Chicken 49F Shrimp 46F Beef 46F. *see stop sale** I advised operator to to keep prep coolers closed when not working on flat top grill due to cooler being in close proximity. **Time Extended**

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13627218

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13485098

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee air pods stored on food prep table in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish fillets sitting in water to thaw. Operator ran water over fish during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Shrimp 46F Beef 44F Raw chicken 50F . Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10908754

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile crack in ware washing area.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef store next to raw chicken inside reach in cooler on cook line. Observed raw beef placed on top raw chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/7/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10752380

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10747542

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through kitchen accumulated with dust. Repeat Violation
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes during time of inspection. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened drink on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing stored next to food items. Operator removed clothing during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

7/24/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8725342

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 14 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents and exhaust vents with dust accumulation.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in ware wash area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near tortillas.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed inserts in ware washing and red cups in servers area, wet nesting.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink ,improper order, sanitize, wash, rinse. Educated manager and staff on proper way to set up 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair by drain near ware wash area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lime margarita mix stored on the floor.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter and debris.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and seals on ice machine with mold like substance.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from fryer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tamales not covered in walk in freezer.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water near walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans in working container not labeled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 61°F in walk in cooler. Per manager placed 20 minutes ago.

3/5/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8625327

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8346874

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation , AC vents with dust accumulation.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on prep table next to plated food.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Manager replaced sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets, seals on Walk in cooler soiled with dirt, grime, and or mold like substance.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single serve containers stored upright.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico di gallo, fish, not covered under expo.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from water heater onto floor.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in working container not labeled servers area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa 57F at servers area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.