Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
14073 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541 · Permanent Food Service · License 5603559
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 3 follow-up), 4 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. 0 ppm chlorine multiple attempts
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Drink mixes contained in plastic containers at front bar
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has wooden pallet as base that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the pallet / floor and equipment.
Vevor Soft serve bar drink machine.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Rear kitchen doors
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated of dust, or mold-like substance.
Multiple areas of the dining areas and front bar.
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.