GRILL AT PEPPER CREEK
4152 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa FL 34446 · 352-419-4927
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce dated 12/11
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added snack bar area to front of building entrance. 2 beverage coolers, hot dog roller and pretzel warmer.
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce dated 12/11
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese sauce dated 12/11. See stop sale.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added snack bar area to front of building entrance. 2 beverage coolers, hot dog roller and pretzel warmer.
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in prep sink area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stares CFM certificate is locked in office, doesn't have key
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/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of work top cooler with clean glasses and condiments. In bar area. Operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster behind bar soiled
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door Reach-in-Freezer near cooks line soiled
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in bag in box system area not secured
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates and bowls on top of cooks line not inverted or covered -ice bucket not inverted
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personnel clothing items stored on top of beer cage, operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook without proper hair restraint while preparing food
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In double door reach in cooler near prep area buckets of pickles stored on floor of cooler, cooler floor not 6" off ground
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of bag in box station closet in dinging area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located behind bar in dining area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of cooks line soiled
Stored food not covered. French fries re,over from bag the stored in uncovered cambro container inside three door reach in cooler near cooks line.
Worn, torn floors. Areas through kitchen beginning to show wear/peeling of floor sealant/paint.
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.