Peppers Taqueria and Cantina

560 Mary Esther Cutoff Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Peppers Taqueria and Cantina has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The city-wide average is 96, putting Peppers Taqueria and Cantina squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 4 CO2 tanks not secured by bar and kitchen.
51-11-4
95
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust buildup.
36-34-5
86
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Beef in bin next to bin of sliced tomato's and over carrots and onions.
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups with no handles used to dispense spices from bins on dry storage rack in front of walk in cooler.
14-01-5
82
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peppers Taqueria and Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peppers Taqueria and Cantina on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Peppers Taqueria and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Peppers Taqueria and Cantina most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peppers Taqueria and 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 Taqueria and 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 Taqueria and Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peppers Taqueria and Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.