PEPES CANTINA
54 S CHARLES RICHARD BEALL BLVD, Debary FL 32713 · 386-320-0684
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 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
Ice buildup in bar freezer Operator removed ice.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 10 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table unit raw beef (43-52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (42-52F - Cold Holding), stacked past fill line. Instructed to discard and reduce amount.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinsing container out cook line hand sink, before placing to get washed, educated operator
Ice buildup in bar freezer Operator removed ice.
Objectionable odor by dish machine.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bags used to store ice, in walk in freezer. Operator educated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station cold holding unit horchata (45F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table shredded pork (111F - Hot Holding)/1 hour 170F; operator reheated to 170F.
Food stored on floor. Bag of ice on walk in freezer. Operator relocated.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bag water softener placed on shed's floor. Operator relocated.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cook line make table unit, food stacked above fill line raw chicken (43-49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (43-49F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours Operator placed ice and reduced amount. -walk in cooler black beans (47F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours. Placed in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. refried beans (78F - Reheating)/2.5 hours, in oven. Operator instructed to discard.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee, by ice machine handwash sink. Operator opened valve
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under stove, soiled with grease and food debris.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop sale.
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. Raw salmon defrosted vacuum packaging, operator instructed to discard,
Hole in or other damage to wall, by lockers Tiles missing behind dsh machine,
Aug 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 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. Bar and wash ware areas. 10 ppm. Wash ware dish machine, Corrected On-Site** Bar dishwasher 10 ppm chlorine Corrective Action TakenWarning**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris.
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. Aliyah.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatula stored against wall and electric cal pipe.
Stored food not covered. Ceviche in make table not covered.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle soiled, with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in bar hand sink.
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.
Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler Mole 44F/3 hours. Operator placed in metal container, uncovered. -Kitchen maketable Wrapped and stacked Raw meat 47F/ 3 hours. Operator placed ice and reduced amounts
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall, in storage area under hand sink, and washware area.
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.