3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
24065 PEACHLAND BLVD STE 102, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 941.585.0305
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee rinse off a soiled knife then hang the knife for drying without proper sanitation. The employee rewashed the knife using the three steps wash, rinse, sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee foods.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed self-service plastic knives and forks stored with the food contact surface up in the dining area. The operator properly stored the utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw beef thawing under slow running water. The operator increased the water flow.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak at 15:00 (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:00 (120F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:00 (119F - Hot Holding) in the steam table at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator reheated the above foods. Observed cooked steak at 15:15 (179F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken at 15:15 (165F - Hot Holding); cooked ground beef at 15:15 (212F - Hot Holding).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic container from the rice.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation with hair hanging over shoulders.
Sanitizer spray bottle stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf with to go containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee going from sweeping floor to cleaning with a sanitized cloth, only putting on gloves. No handwashing.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sweeping floor, then go to other duties without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food stains on make table board, on front counter.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed MOD without a CFM certificate. And no one else being a CFM.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled on reach in coolers, on front line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Observed MOD throwing away drink.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a bandanna tied around head like a sweat band, making it ineffective for hair restraint while making food for guest. Observed employee putting on a visor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers, on front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed water barely running to thaw product in sink. Observed MOD turning up the flow of water
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away with food debris on it. Observed operator removing can opener and putting it into dish.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler, back side of handles with food debris on them.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on frontline with soiled gaskets. Observed operator cleaning gaskets,
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors on front line with food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator cleaning behind handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on dry rack near three compartment sink.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on plastic containers used for hot holding foods. Observed operator throwing away containers immediately.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.observed employee wet hands, rub hands twice with soap and rinse
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used for a dump sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed no certified food manager on premise with 4 employees present at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on counter. Observed employee replacing towels
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Co2 tanks by hand sink behind swing door not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile on left hand side as soon as you walk in to kitchen open leaving exposure.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door, at back door
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard at hand washing sink on front counter next to press station that could get splashed when washing/drying hands
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves with food buildup on fan guards
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hands sign in men's restroom
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed coca-cola fountain machine with mold like substance underneath behind soda nozzles. Can opener was observed with mold like food substance on it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on ceiling vents at front counter.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. No splash guard next to quesadilla press at hand washing sink.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple garbage bags on pad in dumpster area. It is a shared dumpster.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed 12-15 cambros with heat damage, food debris, and stained in clean dry storage.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.