PEPPER LUNCH
4699 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park FL 33781
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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MAR 25
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JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Drain under Three compartment sink backing up onto floor.. establishment blocked off three compartment sink. And only utilizing dishwasher. Management on way with snack to clear drain. establishment cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026024421 | Jan 30, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $600 |
| 3--2025067732 | Jul 2, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Camron worked here a year no food safety training. Observed Brand new booklets but not one filled out. Chef has some Karmell type of training unable to provide me with proof of certification.
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. Some employees.
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Will Unable to provide proof of training.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to provide
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Camron worked here a year no food safety training. Observed Brand new booklets but not one filled out. Chef has some Karmell type of training unable to provide me with proof of certification.
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. Some employees.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2025Call 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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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. 7 employee
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee was out back of establishment came inside from the back door did not wash hands put on gloves but no hand wash. Instructed to wash hands. Employee washed hands.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Drain under Three compartment sink backing up onto floor.. establishment blocked off three compartment sink. And only utilizing dishwasher. Management on way with snack to clear drain. establishment cleaned and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reduced oxygen packaging salmon in the reach in cooler fully thawed not removed from packaging or scored
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near Kubota rice machine observed rice in bottom of hand wash sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. 7 employee
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.
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. Reduced oxygen packaging salmon in the reach in cooler fully thawed not removed from packaging or scored
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on dry storage rack.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe from dishwasher leaking onto floor left side
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority9 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee engaging in multiple tasks in kitchen area without changing gloves.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen area wearing single use gloves going from dirty to clean dishes with the same gloves on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags being used to store unwashed produce, raw meats, cooked meats inside reach in coolers and freezers.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. On the floor in kitchen area near mop sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncovered raw beef stored over cooked beef in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over unwashed produce inside reach in fridge.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach in freezer.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallon of milk in reach in cooler near front counter area not date marked.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. In first hand sink near front counter area and espresso machine.
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. Emailed form to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underneath cutting boards on reach in cooler near three compartment sink soiled with brown slimy substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing dishes in both hand sinks in front counter area of the restaurant.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink nearest to front counter. Operator put soap at sink.
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. Broths inside reach in freezer not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and freezer handles soiled with food debris.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee stored drink on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored above reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Brown sugar, soy sauce, oils stored on the floor in kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching sugar and red beans inside container stored under prep table in kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 67 F standing water in kitchen area. Operator stored scoop without water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior in kitchen area soiled with food debris. Ovens near three compartment sink soiled with built up food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezers and cooler soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef stored in reach in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pig feet thawing in standing water inside stainless steel bowl near dish machine 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.