PEPE'S CANTINA
433 W NEW ENGLAND AVE STE A, Winter Park FL 32789 · 407.230.7843
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ceviche-46F Shrimp-45F Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle with no label at bar. Operator placed label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside sugar container at dry storage area. Operator removed
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Around kitchen and dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at server station
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels during inspection
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dishwasher and 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at server station
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping ice at Bar Hand wash sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to wait station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar Hand wash sink. Sent operator a copy
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon not removed from ROP package after thawed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on top of soda boxes
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon not removed from packaged
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over soda boxes and shelves at dry storage
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At dry storage
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Straws at bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork, shrimp and chorizo thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Chlorine 00ppm at Bar dishwasher. Operator replaced sanitizer container, recheck 50ppm
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen and back hall storage
Light not functioning. Hood light bulb not working
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing ground beef at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Jun 14, 2024Inspection 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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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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Facility has concrete floors throughout kitchen and back hallway.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ceviche-46F Shrimp-45F Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ceviche-46F Shrimp-45F Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
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 has food employee reporting agreement but no signatures. Operator will get hand out signed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table next to dish machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At dish wash area and cooks line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over dish machine
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler next to dish machine. Employee moved
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At prep area,operator moved
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.