Peppajak
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Peppajak stretching back to 2022. Peppajak was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Peppajak's latest score of 82 falls below the Wesley Chapel average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board attached to pull top reach in cooler under service window soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Ramekins stored on top of pull top reach in cooler under service window not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board attached to pull top reach in cooler under service window has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Printed and provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Printed or provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed and provided for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink and mop sink with debris on and inside basin. Also, observed in all units debris and build up on gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of flip top unit next to kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris in two door upright reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on drying rack above three compartment sink, Togo containers above flip top unit next to kitchen entrance.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to battering station.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer.
14-11-5
50
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
64
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut tomatoes stored in non food grade bag in reach in cooler Corrected -observed employee transfer cut tomatoes to a food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored above portion cups on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not properly functioning at hand sink next to mop sink
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf next to spices
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cheese sauce (126F - Hot Holding) Manager heated to 165f on flat top in 30 minutes **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 - Observed stained cutting board on burger side
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator had consumer advisory posted in kitchen and customers unable to see it. Manager moved sign to front counter **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On chicken side
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee waters on prep tables on cook line
12B-07-4
50
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peppajak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peppajak on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peppajak?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peppajak.
How does Peppajak compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Peppajak most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Peppajak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Peppajak have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peppajak 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 Peppajak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peppajak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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