PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler moved from from In kitchen to side of building to expand kitchen. Handsinks removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: In contact with Andrea Reese from plan review Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler moved from from In kitchen to side of building to expand kitchen. Handsinks removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler moved from from In kitchen to side of building to expand kitchen. Handsinks removed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabel and Javier Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib outside about, manager place breaker on Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink in dish washing area removed Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. needed for handsink next to dish area Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walk in cooler moved from from In kitchen to side of building to expand kitchen. Handsinks removed Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. needed for handsink next to dish area Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isabel and Javier Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line, placed on Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil on floor in back area Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Items needed for handsink next to dish area Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork cooked 7-18-22 54f in walk in cooler Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pans of raw beef stored on top of Bags of ice in walk in freezer Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork made previous day, not cooler to 41f in 6 hours Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tamales 50f beef tamales 53f in reach in cooler across from fryers placed on ice Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in reach in cooler across from fryers start at 150f Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler opened previous morning, no date marking Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of large ice machine near side door where outside walk in cooler is located Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on line blocked by rolling chart with tortillas Warning

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/ 6 employees on shift no certified manager on duty Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back prep area Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1) on line no soap in dispenser 2) near back prep, no soap or dispenser Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep area, moved Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer bags of ice on floor, Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass cooler near drink station personal drinks And sports cups Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area Warning

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slime like substance inside Ice Machine around chute in large ice machine on opposite side from restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Still needs attention Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Opposite side of restaurant is used as storage area, equipment was removed and handsinks was removed, an updated plan needs to be on file for the operations on the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Still needs Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches crawling in paper towel dispenser next to hot holding glass warming in back prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: 4 live roaches crawling in soap dispenser in back prep area near glass warmer. 1 live crawling from sanitizer holder on cook line hand sink Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slime like substance inside Ice Machine around chute in large ice machine on opposite side from restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Still needs attention Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Opposite side of restaurant is used as storage area, equipment was removed and handsinks was removed, an updated plan needs to be on file for the operations on the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Still needs Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and book bags stored on rack that's used to stored seasoning for the prep Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Still has jackets stored on rack in kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches crawling in paper towel dispenser next to hot holding glass warming in back prep area Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slime like substance inside Ice Machine around chute in large ice machine on opposite side from restaurant Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in handsink next to drink station. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Opposite side of restaurant is used as storage area, equipment was removed and handsinks was removed, an updated plan needs to be on file for the operations on the establishment Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand-sink in rear next to glass hot warmer, operator fixed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk cooler Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and book bags stored on rack that's used to stored seasoning for the prep Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of Oil in floor in kitchen near oven Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drink in glass cooler upfront near drink station, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Multiple items changed in area where ice machine is located, 2 hand sinks have been removed. Triple sink has been removed. Dishwasher removed from that side of restaurant, needs plans that reflect the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Still Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Still needs Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan covers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Inside walk in cooler still needs attention Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in any of reach in cooler on line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Still needs Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In area where ice machine is located 2 hand wash sinks have been removed. Needs to be replaced Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: 7 days call back Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Multiple items changed in area where ice machine is located, 2 hand sinks have been removed. Triple sink has been removed. Dishwasher removed from that side of restaurant, needs plans that reflect the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Still Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Still don't have Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan covers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Inside walk in cooler still needs attention Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on outside walk in freezer unit, unit frozen solid Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Ice buildup on outside walk in cooler unit, unit frozen solid Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in any of reach in cooler on line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-07: Still needs Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over case of fish, manager corrected storage Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches crawling on wall above dishwasher area Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chart with tortilla on it in kitchen on line Blocked by small bowl in sink in kitchen on line. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In area where ice machine is located 2 hand wash sinks have been removed. Needs to be replaced Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Multiple items changed in area where ice machine is located, 2 hand sinks have been removed. Triple sink has been removed. Dishwasher removed from that side of restaurant, needs plans that reflect the establishment Warning

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 4 packs of steak knives stored on floor near drying rack, operator states are new packs but placed on floor, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between wall in prep table. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on long flip top cooler on line Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches in kitchen near dishwasher area Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on shelving with clean plates, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Fan covers soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan covers Warning

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of frozen fried shrimp and case of potato fries stored on floor of walk in freezer , manager moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on outside walk in freezer unit, unit frozen solid Warning

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station at the drink station small ice scooper laid over ice with handle touching, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Large ice scooper on top of soiled large ice machine. In back area, scooper sent to sink to wash Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored On oven door Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in any of reach in cooler on line Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Large container of salt, employee covered Corrected On-Site Warning