3 Pepper Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at 3 Pepper Burrito Co, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so 3 Pepper Burrito Co trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (122F - Hot Holding) on front counter under heat lamp. The manager placed chicken tenders in heating unit in kitchen. See Reheating Temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health for Chicken Tenders under heating lamp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler on front line gasket torn.
14-11-5
70
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage cup on side prep table next to serving trays, operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored fcs surface operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets , and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed reach in gaskets with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on the can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of brown mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brownish substance in the interior of the ice chute on the self service soda dispenser in the dining room. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets , and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on can opener blade. Operator removed can opener for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled with food debris on reach in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured next to 3 compartment sink. Operating attached chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of kitchen and under hot holding cabinet in prep kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Build of of dust like substance on walk in cooler air vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by rear kitchen door.
36-27-5
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense rice in working container of rice in the kitchen.. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Printed choking poster and gave to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed outside of tortilla dispenser soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed customer hand wash sink next to the self serve soda dispenser not working and in need of repair.
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed accumulation of white mold like substance on the interior of the ice chute on the self dispensing ice machine at the soda fountain in the dining room.
22-20-5
78
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee on food service line with long fingernails.
13-05-4
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. Operator stated they are in the process of training new employee once hired over 60 days. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt and pepper mixture on shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on gaskets on reach in freezer next to rear door.
23-03-4
74
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of fire roasted salsa with Jalapenos. Operator set can aside to return for credit. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up of food debris on blade.
22-02-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container used to scoop rice in working container of rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on drain board on 3 compartment sink not properly air dried before stacking. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance on self-serve ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives and forks. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
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 Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Pepper Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 Pepper Burrito Co.
How does 3 Pepper Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
3 Pepper Burrito Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has 3 Pepper Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 3 Pepper Burrito Co have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Pepper Burrito Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 3 Pepper Burrito Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Pepper Burrito Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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