Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina

3236 Sw 35 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.