ORANGE PEPPER
7091 COLLEGE PKWY STE 15, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 2397030585
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021004833 | Jan 19, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with soy sauce at prep area. Operator removed medicine container to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cream (59F - Cold Holding); butter (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; cream (59F - Cold Holding); butter (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler overnight. See stop sale. In reach in cooler near prep area; tofu (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (52F- ambient); slice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for one hour. Operator removed all items to another cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In reach in freezer; cook rice not properly date marked. Per operator prepared and stored in reach in freezer for 3 days.
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area and kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over prep area. Operator moved medicine container proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken bag stored with raw beef bag in same container. Operator stored raw chicken to proper storage.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tong.
Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area and kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store jar at prep area. Operator removed the jar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed the tong.
Multiple ceiling tiles show damage throughout dining area and kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored with clean glasses. Operator removed medicine to proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen fish. Operator removed raw chicken bottom shelf
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach-in cooler; Raw chicken stored over cabbage. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator items placed at cook line for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with chair at sushi bar. Operator removed the chair.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade curry sauce with no date marked. Per operator sauce prepared the day before inspection. Operator properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station.
Ceiling tile shows in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Multiple ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Stored raw chicken not covered in reach-in cooler. Operator covered chicken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under the cooking equipment at cook line.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug sprayed stored next to soy sauce at dry storage. Operator removed bug spray to proper storage.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at triple sink.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone charger stored at prep area. Operator removed cell phone charger.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster lid broken.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Multiple ceiling tiles not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout kitchen.
Single-service pizza box package stored on floor. Operator removed pizza boxes proper storage.
Apr 11, 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles nonabsorbent and easily cleanable at kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood ceiling.
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator will be using Triple Sink (Chlorine - 100ppm).
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles nonabsorbent and easily cleanable at kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood ceiling.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in reach in freezer.
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 written procedures.
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 completed form.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in middle of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.
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.