Orange Pepper
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Orange Pepper has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Orange Pepper is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; Raw chicken stored over cabbage. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed at cook line for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored with clean glasses. Operator removed medicine to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish. Operator removed raw chicken bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with chair at sushi bar. Operator removed the chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade curry sauce with no date marked. Per operator sauce prepared the day before inspection. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
33-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored raw chicken not covered in reach-in cooler. Operator covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under the cooking equipment at cook line.
36-10-4
25
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug sprayed stored next to soy sauce at dry storage. Operator removed bug spray to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone charger stored at prep area. Operator removed cell phone charger. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster lid broken.
33-24-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Single-service pizza box package stored on floor. Operator removed pizza boxes proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles nonabsorbent and easily cleanable at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
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 written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in middle of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.
02D-01-5
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (53 F - Cold Holding); Per operator salmon was in refrigerator for30 minutes. Operator unit was just turned on. Discussed with operator to turn refrigerator on one hour prior to putting items in to allow for proper temperature. Operator put salmon in another refrigerator to properly cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.ceiling tiles not smooth, cleanable and non absorbent in food storage area. Repeat 1/06/2023 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of cases of coconut milk in storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area Repeat 1/06/2023
08B-38-4
74
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orange Pepper last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orange Pepper on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orange Pepper?
Across the inspection record, “multiple ceiling tiles not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orange Pepper.
How does Orange Pepper compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Orange Pepper most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Orange Pepper's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Orange Pepper have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Orange Pepper 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 Orange Pepper inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Orange Pepper is inspected around three times per year on average.
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