3 Pepper Burrito Co
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited 3 Pepper Burrito Co 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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 cooked steak at 15:00 (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:00 (120F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:00 (119F - Hot Holding) in the steam table at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator reheated the above foods. Observed cooked steak at 15:15 (179F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:15 (165F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:15 (212F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic container from the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with hair hanging over shoulders. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer spray bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf with to go containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from sweeping floor to cleaning with a sanitized cloth, only putting on gloves. No handwashing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Observed employee sweeping floor, then go to other duties without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food stains on make table board, on front counter. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed MOD without a CFM certificate. And no one else being a CFM. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on reach in coolers, on front line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Observed MOD throwing away drink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a bandanna tied around head like a sweat band, making it ineffective for hair restraint while making food for guest. Observed employee putting on a visor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on front line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water barely running to thaw product in sink. Observed MOD turning up the flow of water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-08-5
47
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors on front line with food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator cleaning behind handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on dry rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on plastic containers used for hot holding foods. Observed operator throwing away containers immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.observed employee wet hands, rub hands twice with soap and rinse
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used for a dump sink
31A-11-4
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. Observed no certified food manager on premise with 4 employees present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on counter. Observed employee replacing towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Co2 tanks by hand sink behind swing door not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on left hand side as soon as you walk in to kitchen open leaving exposure.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door, at back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink on front counter next to press station that could get splashed when washing/drying hands
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with food buildup on fan guards
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in men's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened.
33-16-4
45
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed coca-cola fountain machine with mold like substance underneath behind soda nozzles. Can opener was observed with mold like food substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vents at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. No splash guard next to quesadilla press at hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple garbage bags on pad in dumpster area. It is a shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed 12-15 cambros with heat damage, food debris , and stained in clean dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
32
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink substance not labeled under cash register. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris(pork chunks) in hand wash sink. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager immediately secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled light shield above cash register.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk containers of rice and sugar with no labels.
02D-01-5
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 Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Pepper Burrito Co?
Across the inspection record, “employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Pepper Burrito Co.
How does 3 Pepper Burrito Co compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
3 Pepper Burrito Co most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has 3 Pepper Burrito Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 3 Pepper Burrito Co have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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