PEPPER'S COCINA MEXICANA (FERNANDINA)

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of jalapeño peppers dented.

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 6 pieces of Tres lechhes observed in reach in cooler by storage area, operate could not provide invoices for them. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 packs of grouper thawed while still in sealed ROP packaging, with instructions saying to remove fish from packaging before thawing.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line, shrimp 51F, scallops 53F, Beef 51F, chicken 48F, cheese 43F, cut cabbage 53F, Pico 49F, cooked chicken 46F, Pork 52F. All cold holding, Ambient temp of cooler 57. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 120F, operators said it has been at that temp since 11:00AM, operator took beef and placed it on stove to incense temp, 2nd temp 20 minutes Later 186F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib near outside walk in cooler and freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with old food debris. Clean food bin stored on floor in ware wash area. Operator picked bins up off the floor. Interior of ice machine in storage area has mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Both hand wash sinks in kitchen area blocked with trash can and prep table. Operator removed obstacles. Operator removed obstacles. Observed Hand wash sink near ware wash area being used for other purposes, had a blender in it, operator removed item. Hand wash sink in back storage room blocked, operate moved obstacle. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Multiple margaritas with fresh lime juice One margarita with fresh pineapple juice. Operator stated he used bottled juices. Operator began marking out "fresh" on menus. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand was sink on cook line. Operator filled paper towel dispenser. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line operator filled soap dispenser No Paper towels at hand wash sink near ware wash area, operator filled paper towel dispenser

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on triple sink containing bleach per manager. Manager placed label on spray bottle Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured tank by walk in cooler and freezer outside. Operator secured the tank. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice buildup on cooling unit of reach in cooler on cook line. Ambient temperature 57f.

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. Observed 6 packs of grouper thawed while still in sealed ROP packaging, with instructions saying to remove fish from packaging before thawing.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal eggs stored in reach in cooler in back storage room, employee removed food from cooler and segregated it. Employee personal food stored on shelf over food prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed food and segregated it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored above prep table. Operate removed speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clean dishes on clean dish rack in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on doors handle of oven. Operator moved tongs Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wash cloth under cutting board on food prep area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items in banquet room and storage room on floor Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados over ready to eat produce. Operator moved avocados to designated location in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher machine only reaching 109F. Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender handled personal cell phone and immediately handled clean containers of fruit without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In outside walk in freezer, raw duck stored over opened box of ready to eat corn. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One live fly landed on container of cheese in flip top cooler on cook line. Cheese discarded.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored on shelf next to liquid smoke in prep area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at outside mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Vacuum breaker missing at outside faucet where blue hose is attached. Manager went and purchased breakers during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in dry storage area. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in dry storage area. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in party area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024. Manager printed and posted new license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area. Dead roach discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee styrofoam drink cup in kitchen near cook line. Cup discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

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. Dishwasher in back just rinsing off pans with spray hose. Sinks set up to be used correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in prep area. Oil moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of black utility cart on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink on cook line in kitchen. At hand washing sink in bar. Manager has signs and will post. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar.

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Clear unwrapped plastic straws at bar top. Straws removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Small ramp floor to walk in cooler inside kitchen.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Continued use of soiled cloth to wipe gloves between raw And ready to eat foods - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over corn - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Still the same Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans in raw beef stored over containers of salsa - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk. In cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Placed raw shrimp on grill and then removed avocado from plate - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with old pieces inside can opener - soda gun at bar Soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handsink on cook line, has hand sanitizer inside. No soap available - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with yellow substance inside - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Bleach in spray bottle still unlabeled 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 in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Plates and drinks on top of glass cooler in wait station - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: 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. Personal jackets stored on seasoning rack in kitchen near dish storage - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Purses and jackets still stored on kitchen seasoning racks Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag in box soda, the bag stored on floor outside of box - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station next to bar ice scooper handle in ice - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between wall and prep table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Still stored between wall and table Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handsink across from glass cooler - handsink next to triple sink -men's restroom handsink s - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms chlorine bucket next to ovens - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Continued use of soiled cloth to wipe gloves between raw And ready to eat foods

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over corn

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans in raw beef stored over containers of salsa

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk. In cooler

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Placed raw shrimp on grill and then removed avocado from plate

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with old pieces inside can opener - soda gun at bar Soiled

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink next to triple sink

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handsink on cook line, has hand sanitizer inside. No soap available

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with yellow substance inside

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

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Plates and drinks on top of glass cooler in wait station

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal jackets stored on seasoning rack in kitchen near dish storage

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag in box soda, the bag stored on floor outside of box

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station next to bar ice scooper handle in ice

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between wall and prep table in kitchen

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handsink across from glass cooler - handsink next to triple sink -men's restroom handsink s

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms chlorine bucket next to ovens