Pepes Cantina Oviedo
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Pepes Cantina Oviedo, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Pepes Cantina Oviedo's latest score of 35 falls below the Oviedo average of 63. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical no label at the kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored on water 79f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado stored on top of sour cream at the bottom of make table . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Portion cup used as a scoop at cook line (shrimp -octopus-fish).
10-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on stove door handle . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
70
Dec 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. - Mahi Mahi used in Ceviche. Employee states fish is used raw. Manager contacted supplier and obtained proof of parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - home depot buckets used for Ice - blue bud light pales used for salsa - industrial plastic container used for chips - gray trash bucket used for chips no food grade liner - bulk dry items
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw chicken over raw beef in cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - shrimp ceviche < 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); - fish ceviche < 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - quat >500. Employee diluted final read 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. - emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink next to triple sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in walk in cooler - behind ice machine in kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed from water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink in bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - ice bin in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling in walk in cooler. Catch bucket full, overflowing onto canned beverages.
29-11-4
27
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepes Cantina Oviedo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepes Cantina Oviedo on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Pepes Cantina Oviedo compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Pepes Cantina Oviedo most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Pepes Cantina Oviedo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pepes Cantina Oviedo have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pepes Cantina Oviedo 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 Oviedo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepes Cantina Oviedo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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