3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
3260 FORUM BLVD UNIT 301, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-308-4319
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid under front counter no label.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean hot tortilla press then change gloves without washing hands then begin preparing food. Spoke to Operator about proper glove usage and hand washing procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled hanging on shelf by prep sink. Operator labeled during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed walk in cooler refrigeration unit leaking onto floor.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handle. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator printed and hung poster during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in drawers below tortilla press by front counter. Operator detailed drawer during inspection.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch shirt and pants then unwrap single service plastic soufflé cups along with other to go item without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee place several food container lids into hand washing sink at front counter. I discussed the need to keep hand washing sink free of anything so it can promote frequent hand washing. Operator removed lids from sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Wesley could not locate employee training during inspection. Observed other employee training materials during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed red onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to shelf with other proteins.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade with buildup of debris on blade in prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed from freezer.
Garbage can soiled. Observed opening to garbage can made of cement across from front counter has heavy buildup of food debris.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed open portioned bags of ready to eat tortilla chips next to hand washing sink across from front counter. Hand washing sink has no splash guard. Operator moved chips away from sink during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops stored on floor of mop sink.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands together for less than 10-15 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with Operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing next to mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food for customers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in woman's restroom.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ready to eat chips in open paper portioned bags next to hand washing sink exposed to splash. No splash guard.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 100ppm in sanitizer bucket by hand washing sink at front counter. Operator changed sanitizer. Now at 300ppm.
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.