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Pepito's Mexican Restaurant

4585 Hwy 20 East Suite 100,105,110, Niceville, FL 32578
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pepito's Mexican Restaurant nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Niceville facility scores 97, putting Pepito's Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature less than 160 DS / 180 FR ) x3 . Verification by heat strip . Chlorine 0 ppm. Chlorine restocked during the inspection Re check 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
86
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Line glass door upright reach in freezer Open chicken tenders over cooked crab and mussels. Tenders moved during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo - Queso 46F less than 1 hr. Placed in freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line salad station- ambient 58F , cooked pasta 52, Mac and cheese 52, cheese 50F Per manager and staff less than 4hrs. Items iced and moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp located in the walk in cooler Covered during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries and shrimp stored on walk in freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make line salad make bar Ambient 58F
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen back door ( door off cook line )
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. DeWalt construction drill attached to mixer head.
14-47-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash station
36-22-4
61
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor, fries in walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
90
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepito's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepito's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pepito's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pepito's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Pepito's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Pepito's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Pepito's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepito's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pepito's Mexican Restaurant 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 Pepito's Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pepito's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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