Angry Pepper Taphouse
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Angry Pepper Taphouse has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Angry Pepper Taphouse was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Seminole restaurant, which scores around 71. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/26
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler prepared on 2/8
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottles at entrance to kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled behind bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quat test kit
16-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with dressings on cook line Walls
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at bar
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open soda can on shelf over prep table on cook line **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
43
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for Quat sanitizer **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee can beverage on shelf over prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler in a customer accessible area not secured when not in use **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor ice machine not secured by gate when not in use **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at the bar area . Reviewed with the person in charge - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024 . **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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
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. All expired training .
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf by back exit . Reviewed with person in charge **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in tall cooler at cook line . Manager relocated drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at the bar area . Reviewed with the person in charge
36-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the bar. Reviewed with person in charge
29-49-6
41
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. a. #10 can of marinara sauce **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright refrigerator at 11:20am operator moved items upright freezer in warewashing area. Re temped at 11:55am a. cooked chicken wings (49F - Hot Holding) 42f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Two spray bottles located on bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line and on shelf next to upright refrigerator containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. a. #10 can of marinara sauce **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above prep table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of prep table is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Three 5 gallon containers of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee removed from floor and stored on pallet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning in warewashing area.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cook line soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler blue shelf has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans of seasoned black beans.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf near 3 compartment sink.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago, located on bottom shelf of prep table. Soda-gun located in bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles located in bar area. Squeeze bottle with chemical substance on mop sink located outside not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans located on shelf above 3 compartment.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Celery in pickle bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored above prep table between plastic container.
10-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line. Brown cutting board located on bottom shelf of prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two #10 cans of seasoned black beans. Operator segregated cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to reach-in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above prep table on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven used more than 24 hours ago.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers and stand-alone refrigerator on cook line. Gasket on stand-alone reach-in freezer in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler located outside in back of establishment is not secured. Operator locked walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine located outside in back of establishment is not secured. Operator locked ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unidentified season on shelf near 3 compartment sink not identified by common name. Operator labeled seasoning with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In rear of restaurant where hose is installed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in metal cove plating that lines the exterior of the keg cooler. 1 live roach in metal floor coving under the dry storage shelf. 1 live roach in between wall and keg cooler 3 live roaches tin crack of wall near entrance to the kitchen. 1 live roach in crack of wood in front server area to the left of the draft tap handle wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: 1 live roach inside of a gasket in the single door stand up freezer to the right of the keg cooler. Pest control technician on site exterminated all live roaches. 1 live roach on PVC pipe located between the stand up freezer and the keg cooler. 1 live roach in front server area, found in crack of wood to the left of the draft tap handle wall. Pest control technician on site exterminated all live roaches. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed excrement on white shelving above the three door deli cooler on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and brown cutting boards in kitchen show cut grooves. Small white cutting board at the bar shows cut and groove marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on bottom of dry storage rack. 1 dead roach under front counter near POS unit in front of the draft wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: 6 dead roaches underneath the stand up freezer on the floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 dead roach on floor under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding only missing behind the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of smoker behind building has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook-line show accumulation of debris. Gaskets on three door deli cooler in kitchen shows tearing and accumulation of debris. Gaskets at bar below the mirrored liquor display. Bottom of cooler at front bar shows accumulation of debris inside cooler at bar on the end door by the outside window. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash receptacle by hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
33-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Angry Pepper Taphouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Angry Pepper Taphouse on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Angry Pepper Taphouse?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Angry Pepper Taphouse.
How does Angry Pepper Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Angry Pepper Taphouse most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Angry Pepper Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Angry Pepper Taphouse have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Angry Pepper Taphouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Angry Pepper Taphouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Angry Pepper Taphouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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