3 PEPPER BURRITO
8595 COLLEGE PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33919 · 239-236-2065
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of self-serve ice chute. Educated operator on cleaning ice chute daily. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sinks use to rinse cloth.
Accumulation of slime-like substance in the interior of the self-serve ice chute.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding unit at prep area; cooked ground beef (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator stored for one hour. Operator started reheating cooked ground beef to 165F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not label at prep area. Operator labeled container.
Jul 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Walk-in cooler; cooked rice ( 49F- cooling). Per operator, rice cooked and stored in sealed containers, and placed in Walk-in cooler on 07/24/24, two days before the inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In Walk-in cooler; cooked rice ( 49F- cooling). Per operator, 42 pounds of rice cooked and stored in sealed containers, and placed in Walk-in cooler on 07/24/24, two days before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In Warmer at kitchen; cooked pork (126F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (129F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (115F - Hot Holding) Per operator items reheated and placed in warmer for one hour. Operator reheated items; cooked pork (176F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef (182F - Hot Holding); cooked black beans (169F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to single service food container at front counter. Operator removed the sanitizing solution bucket to bottom shelf.
No proof provided that 4 of the food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement and all 4 employees read and signed the agreement at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Single service bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at food prep area. Operator removed the bowl.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided operator with written procedures.
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. Operator completed form.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date trained. Educated operator on completing employment training certification. Operator completed certificate.
Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the self-serve soda machine ice chute.
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