3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
2522 SANTA BARBARA BLVD #308, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-574-2050
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line steam table white rice (89 F - Hot Holding) per operator rice was prepared this morning. Operator reheated rice to 165 F and returned to steam table for proper hot holding.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary sanitizer
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. Tow front counter servers and two prep cooks working amd no certified food manager is present
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacob H expired on 08-12-2025 and Laura H expired on 09-09-2025.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up inside nozzles of soda dispenser.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. I test kit available for quaternary sanitizer used in three compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in cabinet in cooks line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured CO2 tanks underneath kitchen hand sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of tortilla chips. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen. Operator filled dispenser
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three (3) unsecured CO2 cylinder on storage rack in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Foods thawing in prep sink without running water. Operator turned on water.
Feb 24, 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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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no iodine test strips.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table gasket torn.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair above storage rack.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Black Beans and Pinto beans. The manager discarded the 2 dented cans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding); corn (52F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside steam table.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table ambient temperature 51F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside front line steam table gasket torn.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair above storage rack.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain relief medication on storage shelf in kitchen. The manager removed the bottle of pain medication from storage shelf in kitchen and placed in first aid kit.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Soda machine in front dining area with rust like substance around it.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of sterno above prep table. The manager removed the container of sterno above prep table.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Emailed GM Big 6 DBPR Form 5030-165.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table beside cutting board. The operator removed cell phone from prep table.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine has rust like substance around ice shoot.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak and chicken thawing in prep sink. The operator corrected on site.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottles of salt and hot sauce. The manager labeled the container of salt and hot sauce.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled in kitchen.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for all personnel to read and sign for files.
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.