Crestview, Okaloosa County

PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL

1900 S FERDON BLVD UNIT 140, Crestview, FL 32536

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Crestview
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 24409708

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed a pan of raw chicken wings sitting on top of a pan of pulled pork in protein walk-in cooler. Employee moved the wings to a lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-20-5

Detail 23580836

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: Raw chicken on shelf in reach-in cooler over raw beef. Cook switched the two for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22660821

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: Raw steak and chicken on shelf in make-line reach-in cooler over chorizo and tilapia. Assistant General Manager had employee rearrange. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22660820

Basic - Food stored on floor: Bins of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Assistant General Manager had employee correct by putting an upside down bin under them during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22289821

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: - pan of raw chicken on shelf over pan of raw tilapia in make-line reach-in cooler on cook line. - bin of raw chicken over bin of chorizo in walk-in cooler. Both items were arranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22289820

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice: - ice scoop handle laying in the ice of the bin at the wait station 8n the kitchen. Shift manager stood placed the scoop so the handle was in the up position. Corrected On-Site

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01D-08-5

Detail 22058416

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22058414

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside walk in cooler, all items held over night. Salsa, guacamole, shelled eggs, queso,tomato and shrimp cocktail corn on the cob, cabbage, pico, mixed vegetables. Temperature for all items 65f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Salsa 54/56/63f held more than 4hrs inside walk in cooler. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22058412

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

02B-02-5

Detail 22058413

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated that ceviche is cook with lime and serve to consumers. Educated operator to fully cook ceviche first then apply lime, or put ceviche under a consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22058415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin on prep line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Time Extended

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 25

35A-02-6

Detail 22053541

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in the following locations: 2 live flies on wall in back kitchen above prep table. 2 live flies on wall on wall of cook line. Warning

01D-08-5

Detail 22053527

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22053532

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over beef inside reach in cooler left side of flat top grill.

01B-02-5

Detail 22053528

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items inside walk in cooler, all items held over night. Salsa, guacamole, shelled eggs, queso, tomato and shrimp cocktail, corn on the cob, cabbage, pico, mixed vegetables. Temperature for all items 65f

03A-02-5

Detail 22053533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items inside walk in cooler, all items held over night. Salsa, guacamole, shelled eggs, queso,tomato and shrimp cocktail corn on the cob, cabbage, pico, mixed vegetables. Temperature for all items 65f. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22053529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 80f less than 4hrs.

41-10-4

Detail 22053525

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of rubbing alcohol, WD-40, and peroxide stored above prep table in back kitchen.

22-02-4

Detail 22053539

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22053526

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored dish ware inside hand washing station on cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 22053536

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing station in bar.

05-08-4

Detail 22053546

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22053547

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing station on cook line.

02B-02-5

Detail 22053531

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator stated that ceviche is cook with lime and serve to consumers. Educated operator to fully cook ceviche first then apply lime, or put ceviche under a consumer advisory. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22053524

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. The following items inside walk in cooler. Refried beans, beef, milk, sour cream, cheese, chicken wings.

24-03-4

Detail 22053534

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty dishes with food residue stack on top of clean dishes in ware washing area.

24-05-4

Detail 22053544

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice cream scoop inside ice cream bin.

12B-02-4

Detail 22053548

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating at shelf with clean dishes in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22053535

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink on make line kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 22053542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line engaging in food preparation.

08B-47-4

Detail 22053543

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of queso on kitchen floor.

10-08-5

Detail 22053530

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

31B-04-4

Detail 22053537

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing station on cook line. At hand washing station in bar.

08B-12-5

Detail 22053538

Basic - Stored food not covered. Tea containers next to tea dispenser in kitchen.

29-03-4

Detail 22053545

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine water line draining onto floor under ice machine back kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22053540

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin on prep line.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 21819777

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands: - cook removed his phone from his pocket while wearing gloves. He looked at it and returned it to his pocket. Then he proceeded to touch a food contact surface without changing his gloves and washing his hands. Inspector stopped and gave corrective feedback. Cooke removed his gloves, washed his hands, and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21819778

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: - hand-wash sink on cook line had pans in it. General Manager had employee remove them. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21819781

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: - ice bin for soda machine has a mold-like substance in the back top corners on the inside.

12B-02-4

Detail 21819779

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area: - employee on expedite line drinking from a beverage cup. Additionally, it did not have a lid nor straw.

08B-38-4

Detail 21819780

Basic - Food stored on floor: - buckets of food stored on floor in both walk-in coolers. General Manager had employee place on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 21237167

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. - Safestaff expired on 05/30/2022. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21237165

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior of ice machine around the chute dirty with a mold-like substance.

51-11-4

Detail 21237168

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - manager secured with the chain that was there. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21237166

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - the ice bin at the wait station in the kitchen and the one behind the bar. Manager removed both. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 20838287

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - reach-in cooler on cook-line had a pan of raw chicken on the shelf over a pan of chorizo. Employee switched the pans. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20838286

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of bleach by soda machine without label. General Manager put a label on it. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 20560050

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. - dish machine not sanitizing dishes. Tested at 0ppm. three compartment sink setup for sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20560052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - raw chicken 50° F, chicken nuggets 52° F, corn dogs 53° F, mozzarella cheese sticks 48° F, raw shrimp 54° F, krab 54° F, sliced tomatoes 53° F, swai 52° F. All food discarded at manager's discretion. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20560051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken 50° F, chicken nuggets 52° F, corn dogs 53° F, mozzarella cheese sticks 48° F, raw shrimp 54° F, krab 54° F, sliced tomatoes 53° F, swai 52° F. All food discarded at manager's discretion. Warning