Pepes Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
50
Score
Pepes Cantina appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Pepes Cantina was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Pepes Cantina's latest score of 50 falls below the Debary average of 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar and wash ware areas. 10 ppm. Wash ware dish machine , Corrected On-Site** Bar dishwasher 10 ppm chlorine ** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Aliyah . **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatula stored against wall and electric cal pipe . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ceviche in make table not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle soiled , with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over milk on kitchen low boy unit.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun holster soiled with dirt. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in ice machine area hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken broth 48 hours ago. In walk in cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee washware area handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Food storage shelves, food-contact surface not properly sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
43
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises Back of restaurant cooking equipment, stored outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Only 1 cooking equipment left in parking, operator has had people to pick up , but was to heavy to pick up. Operator 2 weeks scheduled for them to pick up another company. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepes Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepes Cantina on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepes Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pepes Cantina.
How does Pepes Cantina compare to other restaurants in Debary?
Pepes Cantina most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Debary average of 76.
Has Pepes Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepes Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pepes Cantina 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 Pepes Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepes Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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