Pepper Pot Restaurant
4233 Brentwood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32206 · Permanent Food Service · License 2608493
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection1 intermediate, 5 basic (2 repeats)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand sink in storage area is missing paper towels.
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils in standing water 81°F, manager put utensils in stainless pan on stove to heat above 135°F
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth stored underneath white cutting board.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soiled gasket on upright reach in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling in kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Glasses stored on prep table, employee moved glasses.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.