DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL INC

1425 VILLAGE SQUARE BLVD #5

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702713

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on right side of cook line.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Left side of cook line.

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753215

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In stockroom.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Sanitizer changed retested 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored by ice.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778072

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Steel polish on dishwasher.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624550

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623376

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On line in kitchen.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Eating behind bar.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of meat in walk-in. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of cooked chicken in walk-in. Covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 46°,45°,49°, carnita 49°,51°, coming from previous day. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken. Properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso and carnitas. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle above container of cinnamon.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager does not know cooling or reheating parameters. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442925

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored upright under steam table.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty shelf's.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf's in dishroom.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple areas.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In standing water.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Thawing fish parts at 51°, queso stored under grill at room temperature at 50°. Less than 4 hours per operator, fish was Iced during inspection, queso transferred to walk-in. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.