Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina

1176 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina's latest score of 78 falls below the Shalimar average of 93. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: hand-wash sink next to beverage machine did not have any paper towels. Employee got some during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: observed the walk-in freezer door seal is broken and hanging loose not allowing for a good seal on the freezer. However, the food was still frozen to the touch. Potentially the cause of the ice buildup on the right fan.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer: observed the right fan in the walk-in freezer covered in ice.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: two knives on cook line with blades between the microwave and the shelf it sits on. Employee removed the knives and took them to the dish area for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: Two knives on the cook line on a shelf under the microwave oven. General Manager removed and took to dish room for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef over pan of spinach in make-line reach-in cooler. Employee arranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: - raw chicken in pans over cases of fish on shelf in walk-in cooler. General Manager rearranged items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: - hand-wash sink in kitchen by soda machine had ice and a lemon in it. General Manager removed the lemon. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: - the ice bin in the kitchen and the one behind the bar are both dirty.

22-20-5

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina.

How does Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Shalimar?

Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Shalimar average of 93.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina 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 Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peppers Mexican Grill & Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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