PEPE'S CANTINA
433 New England Avenue
Florida, 32789
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not removed from packaged Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over soda boxes and shelves at dry storage Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At dry storage Warning
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork, shrimp and chorizo thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon not removed from ROP package after thawed Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on top of soda boxes Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light bulb not working
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Chlorine 00ppm at Bar dishwasher. Operator replaced sanitizer container, recheck 50ppm Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Facility has concrete floors throughout kitchen and back hallway. Repeat Violation
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table next to dish machine
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash area and cooks line
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dish machine
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler next to dish machine. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At prep area,operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ceviche-46F Shrimp-45F Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche-46F Shrimp-45F Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has food employee reporting agreement but no signatures. Operator will get hand out signed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).