3 Pepper Burrito Co
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at 3 Pepper Burrito Co stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
3 Pepper Burrito Co scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid under front counter no label. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean hot tortilla press then change gloves without washing hands then begin preparing food. Spoke to Operator about proper glove usage and hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled hanging on shelf by prep sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed walk in cooler refrigeration unit leaking onto floor.
29-11-4
70
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in drawers below tortilla press by front counter. Operator detailed drawer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed employee touch shirt and pants then unwrap single service plastic soufflé cups along with other to go item without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee place several food container lids into hand washing sink at front counter. I discussed the need to keep hand washing sink free of anything so it can promote frequent hand washing. Operator removed lids from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employee Wesley could not locate employee training during inspection. Observed other employee training materials during inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
67
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed red onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to shelf with other proteins. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed opening to garbage can made of cement across from front counter has heavy buildup of food debris.
33-17-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed open portioned bags of ready to eat tortilla chips next to hand washing sink across from front counter. Hand washing sink has no splash guard. Operator moved chips away from sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored on floor of mop sink.
42-01-4
64
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands together for less than 10-15 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for customers.
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in woman's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ready to eat chips in open paper portioned bags next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. No splash guard.
08B-54-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 100ppm in sanitizer bucket by hand washing sink at front counter. Operator changed sanitizer. Now at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator can opener blades with buildup of debris.
22-02-4
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle lid was damaged and missing in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bus tubs wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing next to mop sink.
36-03-4
70
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee sweeping floor, then put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured in dry storage area. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while preparing food for customers. Operator gave employee a hat and he put it on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Pepper Burrito Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Pepper Burrito Co on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Pepper Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 3 Pepper Burrito Co.
How does 3 Pepper Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
3 Pepper Burrito Co most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has 3 Pepper Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Pepper Burrito Co have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3 Pepper Burrito Co means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 3 Pepper Burrito Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Pepper Burrito Co is inspected around two times per year on average.
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