G Peppers Grill & Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, G Peppers Grill & Tavern has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. G Peppers Grill & Tavern was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Odessa average 72, so G Peppers Grill & Tavern is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by large trash can. Operator relocated trash can away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 CO2 tanks at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar has buildup of mold like substance in dispenser tip.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee filter in hand sink in wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees rinsing bucket in server station hand sink. Informed employees that hand sinks are for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen staff with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin at bar. Operator placed properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
61
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs moved to correct level on raw rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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/ 5 employees no food manager **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook beans and Cole slaw walk in cooler employee placed covering. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jb weld paste stored above orange oil on spice rack, jb weld removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired 2018
16-37-1
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/ 2 cooks and 2 servers on duty with no certified food manager on duty
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels on leaf lettuce in walk in cooler, towel removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no straw on shelf above prep table on cook line, employee drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch box stored above produce in walk in cooler, employee lunch box moved to bottom of walk in cooler away from establishment food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones and pack of cigarettes stored above spices on cook line, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board on cook line, wet towel removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on cook line in front of AC unit, above dish machine
35B-02-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Water temperature 77F
27-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. On cook line
36-02-5
32
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket in hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In dry storage and kitchen shelving
14-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was G Peppers Grill & Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at G Peppers Grill & Tavern on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at G Peppers Grill & Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at G Peppers Grill & Tavern.
How does G Peppers Grill & Tavern compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
G Peppers Grill & Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 72.
Has G Peppers Grill & Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at G Peppers Grill & Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at G Peppers Grill & Tavern 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 G Peppers Grill & Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, G Peppers Grill & Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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