Pepito's Mexican Grill

757 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 325412561

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2022

Score

High Risk

Pepito's Mexican Grill has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 7, 2022. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. The most recent inspection at Pepito's Mexican Grill is from Dec 7, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

By comparison, the average Destin facility scores 90, putting Pepito's Mexican Grill on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. Tested at 0 ppm. Chemical changed and machine primed at time of inspection. Retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Iced on counter: sliced tomatoes 63F, shredded white American cheese 50F, shredded lettuce 47F, approximately 2 hours per operator. Moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. New temps: lettuce 35F, sliced tomatoes 42F, cheese 40F, **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Can of gasoline near three compartment sink.

41-04-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk in glass door cooler outside beer cooler, opened 12-5-22, not dated by 12-7-22. Manager wrote date on container. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chickken on floor in freezer. Chicken moved off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Water in walk-in removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall in front of walk-in cooler and freezer.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepito's Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepito's Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 7, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Pepito's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Pepito's Mexican Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pepito's Mexican Grill 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.

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