3 PEPPER BURRITO COMPANY
6900 DANIELS PKWY UNIT 15, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-274-0449
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Under front service line steam wells and cooking equipment, 20 live small flying insects observed. By soda box and dry storage middle kitchen, 10 small flying insects observed. By back door and can/dry storage rack, 15 observed. Pest control arrived at time of inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023063080 | Sep 21, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2017043710 | Jul 25, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food containers in poor condition. On back clean dish rack, observed plastic containers in poor condition.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan by back food prep area near walk-in cooler.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line 3 door reach-in cooler: shredded cheddar cheese blend (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes in guacamole (52F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour 45 minutes per operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chemicals with single service to go cups by handwash sink front counter. On back prep table with plastic food service film. Operator removed to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwash sink covered with cutting board. Operator cleared sink for proper use.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate at time of inspection.
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 unable to locate at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on front counter by handwash sink. On back prep table.
Food containers in poor condition. On back clean dish rack, observed plastic containers in poor condition.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on fan by back food prep area near walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall by flat grill on front line.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled money from customer and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled money from customer and then scooped tortilla chips, no hand wash. Spoke with manager regarding proper hand wash steps.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) next to cutting board at front counter used to place customer food orders. Spoke with operator about diluting to proper strength. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter handwash sink block with cutting board on top.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided test kit had become contaminated and is no longer usable.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled across from triple sink. Also chemical bottle unlabeled on counter just outside of restroom near drink machine. Operator labeled the bottles.
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed employee manually cleaning dishware and not rinsing some with water to remove soap. Spoke with employee regarding proper steps in manual ware washing.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of thawing chicken in water on floor of mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef and chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink, in bucket in mop sink.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Under front service line steam wells and cooking equipment, 20 live small flying insects observed. By soda box and dry storage middle kitchen, 10 small flying insects observed. By back door and can/dry storage rack, 15 observed. Pest control arrived at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry storage rack next to soda boxes mid kitchen, 3 bottles chemicals stored with hot sauce, over deli paper. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage.
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in rack next to triple sink.
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