3 PEPPER BURRITO CO
2231 FIRST ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-565-7974
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no clean up plan available. Operator printed and posted item.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chorizo stored over frozen churros and tortilla dough in reach in freezer near kitchen entrance. Observed operator move chorizo to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter Used as a dump sink, observed ice dumped in sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed front self service soda fountain ice chute contains black/green mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed unisex restroom with broken lid on covered receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of reach in cooler prep area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 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 prepared the day before the inspection.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (49F - Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepared the day before the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at front counter; cooked steak (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked steak placed on steamer for 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator started reheating cooked steak.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at prep area. Discussed operator about proper food preparation and employee removed her watch.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed no written proof available.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on one clean plastic dish. Operator placed dish in dish area to be cleaned again.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up in reach in cooler on kitchen by front door. Operator directed employee to clean item.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection 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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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 tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette lighter and ear pod on prep table beside hand washing sink. The personal items was removed from prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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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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. Observed no clean up plan available. Operator printed and posted item.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted item.
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.