Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
37
Score
Peppers Mexican Grill And Cantina, located at 14073 Emerald Coast Pkwy in Destin, FL, had a high-risk inspection on December 2, 2025, with a score of 37. This inspection noted three major and fourteen minor violations, including issues with mold-like substances in the ice machine, improper use of cloths as food-contact surfaces, and employee personal items stored in food preparation areas. While the most recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
37
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
86
Dec 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
37
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under foil wrapped tortilla shells at expo. Cloth stored under spatula at grill press.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and speaker stored on top of dish machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing/broken in ware wash location.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and butter blend jugs stored on floor near upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor next to ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in sugar, pitcher handle stored in dry rice both in wait station location. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable at make bars. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units and walk in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in women's bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler near office- portioned salsa not covered. Walk in cooler- Raw beef 39F, seasoned lard 38F, green salsa 38F not covered. Reach in cooler at expo- Cojita cheese 39F, mayo not covered. Upright- tomato purée 39F, cooked ground beef 39F, salsa 38F not covered. Cheese sauce stored in warmer not covered. Upright- raw beef 40F, raw shrimp 39F, chicken wings 39F not covered. Upright freezer- octopus, raw shrimp, crabmeat, cooked shrimp not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle on cook line at hand wash sink.
29-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple dishes stored in hand wash sink in ware washing location.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
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Core (Minor)
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