RED PEPPER
10309 ROYAL PALM BLVD, Coral Springs FL 33065 · 954.753.1111
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025075344 | Sep 11, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2025026812 | Feb 7, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024024989 | Apr 3, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In residential cooler, observed flat of raw shell eggs directly placed over multiple ready to eat foods. Operator rearranged
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In employee bathroom handwash sink blocked by equipment. Bathroom used as secondary storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near triple sink area handwash sink used to hold equipment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in residential cooler with no date marking. As per operator food item cooked over 24hrs ago.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival all cooks in kitchen actively preparing food with no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, ice build up on door and a large amount of ice build up on fan unit
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In triple sink area, wood shelving not sealed.
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator properly stored food
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 ( not commercially packaged) over raw beef (not commercially packaged) in walk in freezer. Operator inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen contain cut marks
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in kitchen prep area. Operator elevated
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls stored in walk in cooler not covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at kitchen prep table
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; bean sprouts (43-47F - Cold Holding) Per operator items brought in from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food overfilled in unit. Operator removed access food and stored in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at Cookline has no hair restraint
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at Cookline soiled with grease
Stored food not covered. Container of cooked pork and cooked chicken not covered in white stand up cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth at Cookline not stored in sanitizer solution
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in prep area not labeled
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler- portioned raw pork over unwashed cabbage. Operator properly separated
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw shrimp in freezer. Operator properly separated.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine tested 100ppm
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. Printed and reviewed hand out with operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand sink used to store cutting boards. Operator removed cutting boards
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in cooler- Metal bowl used to scoop plum sauce out of bucket. Operator removed bowl
Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep area- Flour/ sugar containers not labeled. Operator labeled
Apr 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard box that previously held raw chicken used to hold prepared broccoli in direct contact in walk in cooler. Operator moved to food grade container
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packaged raw beef stored on top of washed onions in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator refilled
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 1 electronic probe thermometer not functioning. 1 dial probe thermometer not accurate.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler/freezer doors, reach in coolers
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser and floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, fried chicken pieces in unlined box originally holding raw chicken. Employee transferred chicken to plastic bus pan.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw marinated chicken above containers of cut broccoli and onions. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf of rack to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by end of cook line, fried chicken pieces (86-87F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked and held for 2.25 hrs. Employee placed in walk in cooler to chill. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control and provided form.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, containers of cooked eggrolls missing date marks. Per employee made 24 hrs ago. Employee added date label.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on floor up under triple sink. Employee labeled as degreaser.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce and containers of fryer oil on floor in kitchen and prep areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall around mop sink/pit area in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glassfront beverage cooler behind front counter w/ TCS foods missing ambient thermometer.
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, containers of cut broccoli, cooked eggrolls, and cut cabbage not covered. Employee covered all items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar, corn starch, potato starch, and flour not labeled. Employee added labels.
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.