Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
510 John Sims Pkwy W Unit D, Niceville, FL 32578 · Permanent Food Service · License 5604166
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: pans of raw chicken in walk-in cooler over bin of raw beef.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: pans of raw chicken in walk-in cooler over bin of raw beef.
Fresh shell eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over pan of shrimp and pan of steak. General Manager rearranged everything for proper storage during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin: ice machine chute in kitchen dirty with a mold-like substance.
General Manager had an employee clean during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A98Routine inspection2 violations · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 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 visitSep 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Mop sink next to ice machine removed . Confirmed by approved plan review. Restaurant manager notified.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Cook line and ware wash area
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.